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Looming high above the seaside town, Whitby Abbey has provided over a thousand years of inspiration from the earliest Anglo Saxon poet to the world’s most famous Gothic novel.
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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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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrian’s Wall
Discover how the history of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall has been uncovered, stone by stone, by archaeologists and researchers.
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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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Take a look back in time at seven innovations which changed Victorian England.
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History of York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain’s defence against the impact of a nuclear strike. It operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation.
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Members' exclusive winter wallpapers
Help yourself and download one of our exclusive desktop or mobile screen wallpaper images
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Transforming Mount Grace Priory
During the winter of 2017/18 we embarked on a major project and invested over £700,000 to give Mount Grace a new lease of life.