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Lord Hastings, Richard III and an Unfinished Castle
How William Lord Hastings’s ultra-fashionable castle at Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, was left incomplete following his summary and shocking execution by the future Richard III.
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A Short Break in the West Midlands
A long weekend in the west midlands has a lot to offer, so we've put together this guide to the best things to see and do in the region.
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Conscription and Conscience in WWI
How conscription came about, what happened to the men who applied for exemption, and the legacy of the WWI conscientious objectors.
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History of Moreton Corbet Castle
The impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle are the result of over 800 years of building, combining elements of a medieval castle and a fashionable Elizabethan mansion.
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Piers Gaveston, Hugh Despenser and the Downfall of Edward II
The short reign of Edward II is commonly seen as a disastrous period in English history. Edward, faced military defeats, political crises and civil war. The king’s downfall was due in part to his reliance on his ‘favourites’, Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser, who were rumoured to be his lovers.
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Going back in time doesn’t have to mean getting in the car. Find out how to get to our historic places on public transport.
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Make the most of your membership in 2024
From lectures for you to enjoy at home on a dark wintry night to a thrilling joust on a bright summer's afternoon, we have something for Members of all ages to enjoy in 2024. Members’ Week in April promises to be the biggest and best yet while new visitor experiences at Grime’s Graves and Dover Castle mean even more exciting days out.
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Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition
From the 17th to the early 19th century Britain played a central role in the transatlantic slave economy. Discover how traces of transatlantic slavery can be found across many English Heritage sites and blue plaques, and explore the stories of individuals whose lives were touched by enslavement.