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Modern Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled
New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.
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ELTHAM PALACE TO APPEAR IN ROYAL DRAMA ‘THE CROWN’
The Art Deco interiors of the medieval palace played host to the cast and crew from Netflix's new drama series, released this week
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Much needed conservation work to the riverbank, cellar range and cloister is set to finish in the next few weeks.
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The most English week in history?
This week marks the Queen's 90th birthday, St George's Day and the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
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Make jousting an Olympic sport
As Team GB heads to Rio we call on you to sign our petition to help make jousting an Olympic sport.
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Bobby Moore honoured with Blue Plaque
The man who captained England to World Cup glory today became the first footballer to be honoured with a blue plaque.
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Modern bayeux tapestry unveiled
New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.
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30 years since Stonehenge became a World Heritage Site
Stonehenge was awarded World Heritage Status in November 1986 A plaque will be unveiled by local school children as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day
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Victorian Britain was both the greatest power in the world and the least militarised, with a standing army far smaller and less influential in public life than those of France, Prussia, Austria or Russia. Its military shortcomings were starkly revealed by the disastrous Crimean War (1854–6) and Boer Wars (1880–81 and 1899–1902).