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Where Mark Haddon found his ‘ghosts’ at the York Cold War Bunker
Acclaimed writer Mark Haddon knows what makes a good ghost story. But for the BAFTA winner and author of the best-selling Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, it’s not all about things that go bump in the night.
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What’s on the table? Christmas turkey in Victorian England
We tend to think of Christmas dinner as all about the turkey. But it wasn't until the 20th century that it became quite so obligatory on December 25th.
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With two bank holiday weekends and the half term break this month, we’ve got lots of historical inspiration for all ages.
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Our historic places are primed for summer fun in June with live jousting, blooming gardens and events for dad this Father's Day.
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Introduction to Early Medieval England
The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. But the period is also one of the most challenging to understand.
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10 ways of keeping warm through history
As winter bites and we start putting on those extra layers, you might wonder how our ancestors coped before the modern invention of central heating.
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Marble Hill Collection Highlights
The paintings, furniture and porcelain on display at Marble Hill today evoke the 18th-century love of the Orient and reflect Henrietta Howard's taste.
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Kenilworth Castle: History and Stories
Kenilworth Castle is one of the great historical sites of the United Kingdom. Many of the buildings remain unaltered since Elizabeth I’s reign, and the spectacular ruins reveal much of the castle’s medieval and Tudor past as a royal residence.
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When bombs fell on the Royal Garrison Church in January 1941, all the original stained glass was destroyed. The replacement windows tell the rich history of the building and commemorate some of the military groups linked to it.