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An introduction to Prehistoric England
Prehistory is the time before written records. It's the period of human history we know the least about, but it's also the longest by far.
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Conscientious Objectors’ Stories
The stories of some of the conscientious objectors held in the cell block at Richmond Castle in 1916 for refusing to take part in the war effort, including many of the ‘Richmond Sixteen’.
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CHURCHILL, Sir Winston, K.G. (1874-1965)
Blue plaque commemorating Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill at 28 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5DJ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Where Did the Battle of Hastings Happen?
Historians have long accepted that Battle Abbey was built ‘on the very spot’ where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold. But why do they think this, and is there any reason to suppose that the battle took place elsewhere?
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Description of Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn
Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn dominates the site of a former farmyard. Its interior is especially well-preserved, and its roof one of the finest examples of cruck-framed architecture in England.
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Description of Avebury Henge and Stone Circles
A brief description of Avebury Henge and Stone Circles, one of the largest, and undoubtedly the most complex, of Britain's surviving Neolithic henge monuments.
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Quiz: Could you pass as a fine diner?
Find out whether you could pass as a Victorian fine diner with our fun quiz
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A history of Carlisle Castle, the mighty border stronghold which guarded England's north-western border with Scotland and which continued to have an active military role until the 20th century.
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Blanche Arundell, Defender of Wardour Castle
Discover how Lady Blanche Arundell heroically led a small band of men and women in defence of her home, Old Wardour Castle, when it came under siege during the English Civil War.
