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Significance of Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough is one of the best surviving examples of medieval military architecture in South Yorkshire, with a remarkably well-preserved keep.
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A brief history and description of Bramber Castle, founded as a motte-and-bailey castle soon after the Norman Conquest.
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A brief history and description of Hylton Castle, home to the prosperous Hylton family from the 15th to 18th centuries.
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History of Sutton Valence Castle
A brief history and description of Sutton Valence Castle, which was probably built in the mid-12th century
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A brief history of Edlingham Castle, which dates mainly from the 14th century.
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John Thelwall honoured with English Heritage blue plaque
John Thelwall (1764-1834), political orator, writer and elocutionist, has today (24 May) been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque.
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From world wars to the world wide web: kids reveal top 10 moments that go down in English History
Today, English Heritage – the charity that looks after over 400 historic sites across England – reveals the top 10 most important moments in English history, as chosen by children across the country.
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History of Bishop’s Waltham Palace
A history of Bishop's Waltham Palace, one of the fine residences of the medieval Bishops of Winchester, who exercised vast wealth and power in both church and state.
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English history features some of the world’s most famous monarchs, all with their own interesting stories and personality traits. But which monarch most suits your character?