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Aydon Castle is a fine example of an English fortified manor house. Built as a home over 700 years ago, it was almost immediately fortified due to the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Its turbulent history began with a Scottish raid in 1315 where the house was pillaged and burnt, followed by seizure by English rebels two years later. Today it remains almost completely intact, set amongst the Northumberland woodland.
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Why do we eat pancakes on pancake day?
Join Food Historian Sam Bilton as she explores the history of the celebration, and details an 18th century recipe for a kind of pancake pie for you to try at home – the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat!
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Southwick Priory was originally founded around 1128 for Augustinian canons within the walls of nearby Portchester Castle, but within about 20 years the canons had moved to the present site. The imposing north wall of their dining hall survives from what was once a large complex of buildings.
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This is the best-preserved remnant of the Roman wall which once formed part of the eastern defences of Roman Londinium.
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CONAN DOYLE, Sir Arthur (1859–1930)
Blue Plaque commemorating creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, at 12 Tennison Road, South Norwood, London SE25 5RT, London Borough of Croydon.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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An Introduction to Tudor England (1485–1603)
England underwent huge changes during the reigns of three generations of Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII ushered in a new state religion, and the increasing confidence of the state coincided with the growth of a distinctively English culture.
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A brief history and description of the Old Blockhouse, built under Edward VI to defend the Scilly Isles from invasion, which did not see action until the Civil War.
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Carlisle Castle to host iconic poppies as part of 14-18 now tour
English Heritage is pleased to announce that it will present Weeping Window by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper at Carlisle Castle from 23 May to 8 July 2018 as part of the final year of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies.