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Blue Plaque commemorating Pope Alexander at 110 Chiswick Lane South, Chiswick, London W4 2LR, London Borough of Hounslow.
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STEPHENSON, Robert (1803-1859)
Blue Plaque commemorating engineer Robert Stephenson at 35 Gloucester Square, Paddington, London W2 2DT, City of Westminster.
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One of the most intriguing objects excavated at Launceston Castle is a large whale vertebra. What kind of whale was it from? How and why did it end up at Launceston? How can it be dated, and what can it tell us about the lifestyles of the castle’s royal owners and their guests?
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A brief history of Bolsover Castle, an extraordinary aristocratic retreat created in the 17th century.
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Fortress Dover and the First World War
During the First World War, a command and control centre within Dover Castle played a vital role in safeguarding Dover as a garrison and naval base. You can explore this building and find out more about Dover’s role in the First World War using our virtual tour.
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A description of the remains of Clun Castle, which are dominated by the 13th-century great tower built into the side of the motte.
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Medieval Women and Haughmond Abbey
Haughmond Abbey in Shropshire provides strong evidence of how much women were accepted and valued for their role in Christian belief and practice, even in a male monastery.
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What are soul cakes and what's their link with Halloween?
Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explores the tradition of soul cakes and their link with Halloween.