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History of Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
This stone and earth tomb, a fine example of a chambered long barrow, was built in the early Neolithic period, probably between 3750 and 3400 BC.
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Eleanor Coade was a highly successful Georgian craftswoman and businesswoman. At a time when industry was totally dominated by men, she ran her own business making beautiful architectural and garden ornaments from her own brand of artificial stone.
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Black People in Late 18th-century Britain
How much do we know about black people living in Britain in the late 18th century?
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An unexpected history of daffodils and how to spot a historic hybrid variety.
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At the start of the Georgian period, parks and gardens had formal layouts with well-defined axes and avenues. But the growing fashion for scenery, accompanied by theories on nature and on how painterly principles might be used, led to more naturalistic designs that were an early expression of the Romantic movement.
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Walking Guide: Castle Acre Priory and Castle Circular Walk
Walking Guide: Castle Acre Priory and Castle Circular Walk
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Use our helpful guides to plan the best family day out at historic places around the country.
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Transforming Mount Grace Priory
During the winter of 2017/18 we embarked on a major project and invested over £700,000 to give Mount Grace a new lease of life.
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Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme (HBGTP)
The Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme began in 2006, with an aim to ensure that the skills needed to work in a historic or botanic garden were passed on to those passionate and committed to a career in horticulture.