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Founded in the early years of the Norman Conquest, Totnes Castle stands at the highest point of historic Totnes town. A fine example of a motte-and-bailey castle, it has impressive Norman earthworks and a later stone keep.
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History of Gainsborough Old Hall
Gainsborough Old Hall is a medieval manor house in Lincolnshire, the surviving structures built by Sir Thomas Burgh II in the late 15th century. The hall was the seat of the Burghs from 1430 until 1596, and then sold to the merchant Hickman family, who resided there until around 1730. Its later history is a fascinating mix of residential use, workshops and businesses, a theatre space and civic institutions.
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History of Eltham Palace and Gardens
The history of Eltham Palace, a unique marriage between a medieval and Tudor palace and a 1930s millionaire’s mansion.
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Uncover the wonders of spring, from daffodils and tulips to ladybirds and butterflies. Learn what these heralds of spring meant to people throughout history, from trinkets of good luck to bad omens. In this article we explore the folklore surrounding one of the most exciting times in nature's calendar and where best to spot the signs of spring at our sites.
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England's precious meadows are under threat, but the expert garden staff at English Heritage are working hard to protect and regenerate these remarkable habitats.
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In the early 20th century women such as Vita Sackville-West, Gwen Lally and Radclyffe Hall adopted masculine styles of dress that were subversive, exploratory and playful. Historian Alison Oram explores how such clothing choices might have expressed increasingly fluid ideas about gender identity and sexuality, as well as sometimes simply being about fashion or practicality.
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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, was one of the most prolific female authors and natural philosophers of the 17th century, writing at a time of immense political upheaval.
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Introduction to Victorian England
Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this long reign, the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth. Many of the intellectual and cultural achievements of this period are still with us today.
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In 1646 Goodrich Castle was the scene of one of the most desperate sieges of the English Civil War, which Parliament finally won with the aid of a huge mortar called Roaring Meg.