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The story of the Norman Conquest – February 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. After the death of Edward the Confessor at the start of January 1066, by February Harold has been proclaimed the new King of England.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – April 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. Halley’s Comet passed overhead in April 1066 – was it an omen? And does it spell good news or disaster? Meanwhile, closer to earth Duke William was searching for ships to launch his invasion – and finding that invading a country isn’t simple, even for a powerful duke.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – March 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. In March 1066, the trouble which had started brewing for King Harold from his brother-in-law Tostig continued to make the English uneasy as many other ambitious, powerful men were eyeing the English throne.
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Member Recommended: Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse
Members’ Panellist Thomas Taylor takes us on a tour of this North Lincolnshire landmark, and tells us about the role it played in rekindling his love of English history.
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Belsay Hall: The Secret Gardens of Northumberland
Discover how a secret Mediterranean-inspired idyll thrives in the gardens at Belsay Hall in Northumberland with Head Gardener Sarah Jo Harrigan.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – June 1066
June 1066 was the start of a summer of frustration for the Normans and fear for many Saxons. Join us as the people of 1066 discuss the month's events.
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What’s the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?
Can you tell a maze and a labyrinth apart? If you're puzzled by pathways, read on as Trainee Gardener Franziska Wittenstein explains the difference.
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Quiz: Obscure Tudor and Stuart laws
Test your knowledge of obscure Tudor and Stuart laws with these 11 tricky questions from legal historian William Eves.