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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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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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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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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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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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Karl Marx: the London connections
September 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Das Kapital, Karl Marx’s famous critique of capitalism. In this blog, blue plaques historian Howard Spencer explores Marx’s life in London, and tells us about five other political exiles commemorated with a plaque.
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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.
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To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we will enhance and create one hundred meadows at our castles and abbeys, prehistoric stone circles and palaces. From Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain to the Jewel Tower right in the heart of Westminster, over the next decade, will be creating a natural legacy across England – establishing flower-rich grasslands right across England, restoring those that have been lost, and enhancing those that already exist.
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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.