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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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History of Temple Church, Bristol
Bristol’s Temple Church is so called because the original church was built by the Knights Templar, perhaps the most famous of the medieval military orders. Their round church here was later replaced with a larger, more conventional rectangular church, whose leaning tower and walls survived bombing in the Second World War.
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History of Tynemouth Priory and Castle
The complex history of Tynemouth headland spans over 2,000 years. It is dominated by the remains of a medieval priory, which was protected like a castle by walls, towers, and a gatehouse. After the monastery was suppressed in the reign of Henry VIII, Tynemouth headland became a coastal fortress and remained so until 1956, because of its strategic position at the mouth of the river Tyne.
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20 Questions Quiz: Autumn and Winter Traditions
Test your knowledge of autumn and winter traditions with this quiz
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Sources for Harmondsworth Barn
A summary of the main written and visual sources for our understanding of Harmondsworth Barn.
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A list of written, visusal and material sources of further information about Eltham Palace.
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MUSICIANS’ BLUE PLAQUES IN LONDON
Take an English Heritage tour of Musician's blue plaques in London.
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Many of our historic places are located near beaches and beautiful coastlines, the perfect settings for when the sun is shining.
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Ranger’s House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the works of fine and decorative art that make up the collection assembled by Sir Julius Wernher and displayed at Ranger's House.
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Myths, legends and folklore are intricately linked with the stories of England’s past. But while a lot of these are carried through generational stories and historical literature, tangible associations live on at the historic places we care for.