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Member Recommended: Chesters Roman Fort
Built almost two millennia ago to house a garrison of some 500 troops, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East. Members’ Panellist Rob Scott takes us on a whistle-stop tour, and tells us why a visit there makes for an ideal family day out
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Spring has most definitely sprung and now is the perfect time to spend a day out where history happened. Here are our highlights and top picks for April.
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Meet The Man Who Saved Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire is known for its links to Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, but less is known about the man responsible for keeping Kenilworth open to the public.
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Hidden History Makers: Forgotten Figures in England’s Story
Many of the great history-makers of England’s past are very familiar indeed – David-Beckham-familiar, even. There is a continuous chain of famous names stretching back into the fringes of Prehistory, which defines our perceptions of what history is; a gallery of faces, from King Harold (with an arrow in his eye) to Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell (warts and all) to Winston Churchill.
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Wrest Park country house was transformed into a hospital during the First World War. Find out how it was run and what life was like for the soldiers recovering from their injuries.
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Marching 73 miles across the north of England, Hadrian's Wall is the former frontier of the Roman Empire and offers all sorts of opportunities for exploration.
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A sanctuary for the Magna Carta and prison of Eleanor of Aquitaine, with incredible views and exciting events, there's more to Old Sarum than meets the eye.
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There’s lots to see and do at Kirby Hall. Below you’ll find our recommended highlights of a trip to Kirby Hall, including the free audio guide, the tapestry trail, the archeological collection, tips for visiting with kids, and info about the gardens.