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Illuminated Whitby Abbey - Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Illuminated Whitby Abbey event.
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Who or what inspired you to love history?
It can be the simplest things that shape the future. We asked our team what or who inspired them to love history, and to do what they do now.
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Re-Discovering Walmer's Lost Pleasure Grounds
Find out more about the exciting project currently underway at Walmer Castle, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and seeking to reinstate 19th century pleasure grounds designed by William Pitt the Younger and his niece Lady Hester Stanhope.
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1066: what happened at the Battle of Hastings?
What was the battle of Hastings in 1066 all about? Discover who fought the battle, why it happened, where it happened, and what happened next.
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Stonehenge is famous for its alignment on sunrise on the longest day of the year and each year thousands of people come to the site at midsummer. But what is the solstice and what did it mean for prehistoric people?
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What’s on the table? Christmas turkey in Victorian England
We tend to think of Christmas dinner as all about the turkey. But it wasn't until the 20th century that it became quite so obligatory on December 25th.
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Food historian Sam Bilton explores the origins of this fun and frantic food-based tradition
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British Sign Language Guided Tour of Stonehenge
Join our experienced Deaf guide and historian, John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Stonehenge.
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Events at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
From great family days out to events of interest to the real history buff. Take a look at our events to see what’s coming up soon.