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Richborough and the Roman World
The people of Roman Britain used and enjoyed goods brought from across the empire, and Richborough was a major point in an empire-wide network of travel and trade. Find out about some of the objects found at Richborough, where they were from, and how they came to be there.
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Joshua Reynolds is one of the most celebrated artists in the history of British art. At Kenwood, in London, we have 17 paintings by Reynolds, which span much of the artist’s career. From his portraits of children and his ‘fancy’ pictures, to his Grand Manner portraits and a self-portrait, in this article we explore the development of Reynolds’s work through the collection at Kenwood.
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Living on the edge: England's coastal history
Senior Historian Paul Pattison explores the history of communities and fortifications on England's coastline.
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Find out about Saturnalia, the Roman festival that inspired Christmas traditions we still continue today!
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History of Derwentcote Steel Furnace
This rare furnace played a crucial role in the British steel industry for about 150 years. As part of a network of iron and steel producers along the Derwent Valley, Derwentcote Furnace helped to produce the finest steel in Europe and to power the early industrial revolution.
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There’s lots to see and do at St Mawes Castle. Below we’ve listed some of the highlights to look out for including the murder holes under the guardhouse archway; Henry VIII’s royal arms carved into the stone; and the replica guns and cannons.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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May is an action-packed month at our historic places, and it can be hard to keep on top of it all. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to the top 5 things you won’t want to miss this month, from real live medieval jousting to beautiful historic gardens in bloom.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Byland Abbey Collection Highlights
Explore some of the highlights of the collection from Byland Abbey, which includes fine architectural stonework as well as some unique survivals.