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Mary Katherine Middleton lived at Belsay Hall in the early 20th century. She was one of the early women candidates for Parliament, standing in 1924 as a Conservative candidate for Wansbeck, Northumberland. Her story reveals how the pre-war period and the First World War fostered new opportunities for women in politics in the 1920s, the barriers in their way, and the legacy of the first women to stand for Parliament.
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History of Thornborough Henges
This unique cluster of Neolithic monuments – sometimes described as the ‘Stonehenge of the North’ – lies on a plateau above the river Ure. Farming communities built three huge circular henges here about 4,500 years ago, which remained important into the early Bronze Age.
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Portchester Castle: History and Stories
At Portchester a medieval castle with a little-known later history as a prisoner-of-war camp sits within the walls of the most completely preserved Roman fort north of the Alps. Find out about all periods of its history here.
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Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
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Stonehenge in the 21st Century: The story so far
The early 21st century has seen many exciting archaeological discoveries within the Stonehenge WHS, and the long-awaited opening of a new visitor centre.
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We need volunteers like you to welcome our visitors and bring our heritage sites to life.
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Enjoy a stroll through the vibrant terrace gardens of Osborne. Take in the spectacular seasonal bedding displays and admire breathtaking views across the Solent.
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The new project that will expand the visitor experience at Dover Castle, and open up new parts of the castle to the public.