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A new light on the Sacking of Rievaulx Abbey
English Heritage historian Dr Michael Carter explains the significance of his new discovery in the archives of Rievaulx Abbey.
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10 Lesser-Known Inspirational Women From History Who ‘Made It Happen’
In part one of Sam Kinchin-Smith’s rundown of some of the less well-known awesome females from the histories of our places, he considers an abbess, a widow, a mystic, a Royalist and an enthusiastic house-builder.
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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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History of Ravenglass Roman Bath House
For almost 300 years a large fort stood at Ravenglass, guarding the mouth of the river Esk. The fort’s impressive bath house is one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in northern England, evoking the culture the Romans brought to Britain.
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History of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
The main mill at Shrewbury Flaxmill Maltings is the world’s first iron-framed building and the ancestor of all iron- and steel-framed buildings. Discover the history of this internationally significant site.
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Osborne School Visit Itineraries
Take the stress out of planning your school visit to Osborne with our downloadable itineraries. They're packed with with things to see and do, expert-led Discovery Visit sessions to enjoy and handy timings to help you organise a memorable school trip.
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Explore the rich history of Framlingham Castle and its journey from a Norman powerhouse to a 17th-century home for the poor.
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10 things you probably didn’t know about London’s War Memorials
The way that we honour those lost in battle has changed significantly in the last two centuries. Here are some facts about London's war memorials.
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As the days start to grow longer, there are lots of reasons to get out there and explore the places where England's history happened.
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History of Fireworks: Displays which went off with a Bang!
From monks playing with gunpowder to a disastrous pyrotechnic display designed to impress Elizabeth I, here are 4 tales from the long history of fireworks.