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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.
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History of Moreton Corbet Castle
The impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle are the result of over 800 years of building, combining elements of a medieval castle and a fashionable Elizabethan mansion.
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A noble 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing and stables set in magnificently kept gardens. Schools can now see the newly opened Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery.
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Robert Clive, later Baron Clive of Plassey, played an early part in the establishment of British imperial control of India. He became the effective ruler of Bengal, and was a controversial figure in his own time. As a founder of the Empire in India he came to be lionised by many in Britain as a hero, a view of him that has been called into question in more recent years.
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Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
One of the most recognised names in modern British history, Florence Nightingale was a key figure in the development of modern nursing and healthcare practice. Arthur George Walker’s statue of Nightingale shows her as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, a nicknamed she earned on her nightly inspection rounds in the Crimea.
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A Royal Duchess at Ranger’s House
Ranger’s House plays a starring role in Netflix’s popular television series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte. But Ranger’s has its own equally dramatic story to tell of royals, scandal and lavish entertainments during the Regency era in which Bridgerton is set.
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Castle Acre is a rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement, including a castle, village, parish church and one of the best preserved monastic sites in England. The priory is a selected site for the AQA GCSE History exam in 2022, for students studying 'The historic environment of Norman England (c.1066-c.1100)'. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to explore this unique area, developed by the Warenne family in the 11th and 12th centuries.
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Carisbrooke has been an important settlement since Roman times and its castle has acted as a powerful fortress and aristocratic home, as well as a royal prison. Use our suggested activities, reading, and video resources to discover the unique historic environment at Carisbrooke Castle and how it has played an active role in the history of the Isle of Wight for centuries.