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Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for over 60 years. During her reign, Britain became the most powerful country in the world, and the British Empire stretched from Canada to New Zealand. Although those on the higher end of the social scale lived luxurious lifestyles, much of the British population lived in poverty. Many people worked in mines, factories and mills, or as domestic staff including servants, cooks and gardeners for the wealthy families.
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HISTORY OF DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
Dunstanburgh Castle, now one of the most atmospheric and inspiring castles in England, was built in the 14th century by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and much modernised in the 1380s under John of Gaunt. It played a role as a Lancastrian stronghold in the Wars of the Roses.
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Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley – the real story
The story of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley has fascinated people for more than 450 years. They were certainly emotionally dependent on each other throughout their lives, but were they ever really lovers?
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A journey through 400 years of Shakespearean theatre in London led by the playwrights and performers commemorated with a blue plaque.
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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 history of Brough Castle, a 12th-century castle built on the site of a former Roman fort.
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Stories of England: Pageantry and progresses
With King Charles due to be crowned on 6 May between tours of the UK and the Commonwealth, head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee explores the stories of six royal visits to our sites
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Discover the miracles and acts of devotion associated with the Holy Blood of Hailes, and find out how the rise and fall of the abbey was inextricably linked to its prized relic.
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The Living Barracks Project Updates
Keep up to date with the Berwick Barracks partnership and how our new vision for the Barracks is progressing. From consultations with the local community to new funding to the steps we're taking to bring empty buildings and spaces back into use.
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Discover the story of Hailes Abbey, from its foundation in the 13th century through to its Dissolution under Henry VIII and its subsequent use as a country house.