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The Siege of Kenilworth Castle
How Henry III’s assault on Kenilworth Castle, which began on 25 June 1266, turned into one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
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From Norman earthworks to mighty royal fortresses and from Cornwall to Northumberland, these castles and forts tell the turbulent and often surprising story of power, war and siege in England.
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Dracula: how a Victorian vampire is inspiring blood donations this Halloween
Katie Dabin, Keeper of Medicine at the Science Museum, investigates how Bram Stoker's Dracula took inspiration from the fascinating history of blood transfusion.
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Before gunpowder weapons were introduced in the mid 14th century, medieval siege warfare relied on cleverly designed artillery and devices as well as complex strategies for both attack and defence. We explore some of these methods here.
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History of Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Built in 1835, Stott Park is the only surviving example of a Lakeland bobbin mill. In its heyday it was one of over 100 such mills that operated in the Lake District, supplying millions of bobbins to the Lancashire textile industry.
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With the input of teachers across the country, we’ve selected our Top 10 school trips to support your history study across key stages 1-3, with added benefits for maths, science, geography and literacy, too. With free access to all our properties when booked in advance, free planning visits and specially designed learning resources, we have all the tools you need to help you create the unique and memorable learning experiences for your class.
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The London blue plaques scheme celebrates many figures of outstanding achievement in the field of medicine. From immunologists to nurses and surgeons, we explore the work of just some of them.
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The London blue plaques scheme celebrates many figures of outstanding achievement in the field of medicine. From immunologists to nurses and surgeons, we explore the work of just some of them.
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Henrietta Howard overcame personal adversity to become an important figure in Georgian court society and a member of a dynamic circle of writers, poets and politicians