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How to do afternoon tea like the Victorians
How, when and why did the Victorian ritual of afternoon tea evolve - and how can we recreate it today? Food blogger Sam Bilton explores this institution.
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Originally created by Edwin Lutyens in 1919 as a temporary monument to commemorate those who lost their lives in the First World War, the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, was replaced with the permanent memorial for Armistice Day on 11 November 1920 – and has since become a focus of national remembrance for the last 100 years.
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Why do we have eggs at Easter? Discover some of the theories, explore the traditions, and find out how to make your own traditional Easter egg.
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How did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions were made popular by Queen Victoria and the royal family in the 19th century. But how did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
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Bank Holiday Music at Audley End House and Gardens
Spend Bank Holiday at Audley End House and Gardens listening to live music.
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Meet Amber Butchart and Rebecca Butterworth
Meet Amber Butchart, fashion historian, and Rebecca Butterworth, historical make-up artist, who help us produce our historical make-up tutorials.
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How to Organise a Norman Invasion Fleet
The year is 1066 and you are risking a dangerous invasion of England to claim the throne.
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One result of the devastating Civil Wars of 1642–51 was the reorganisation of the Parliamentary army using European principles. Indeed, from 1660 the restored Charles II used the New Model Army as a blueprint for his small, professional and increasingly successful force. This was the beginning of the modern British Army tradition.