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A History of the Christmas pudding
What would Christmas dinner be without a Christmas pudding? Sam Bilton looks at the origins of the Christmas pudding. She’s also found some historical recipes to try at home, including medieval figgy pudding and a classic Victorian Christmas pudding recipe – straight from Queen Victoria’s chef.
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Uncover the wonders of spring, from daffodils and tulips to ladybirds and butterflies. Learn what these heralds of spring meant to people throughout history, from trinkets of good luck to bad omens. In this article we explore the folklore surrounding one of the most exciting times in nature's calendar and where best to spot the signs of spring at our sites.
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Lost love letters offer a glimpse into Witley Court romance
English Heritage has uncovered a remarkable collection of early 20th-century love letters that reveals a warm, playful and intimate portrait of a young couple but also tells the story of their forbidden love.
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Spotlight On Stonehenge. Over 5,000 years ago, our ancestors built what would become one of the world's most iconic monuments.
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What the atmospheric, evocative long barrows of the Cotswold Hills and Marlborough Downs reveal about burial practices and attitudes to death in the early Neolithic period.
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Dissolution of the Monasteries
The Dissolution of the Monasteries saw the destruction of Britain’s monastic buildings and the dispossession of the monks and nuns, but what became of their sacred treasures? Senior properties historian Michael Carter reveals why only a tiny proportion of these monastic assets survive today.
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A brief history of Roman amphitheatres in Britain
A 'Roman' import, the amphitheatre came to British shores around AD80-90. By AD350 most British amphitheatres had fallen into disuse. Here, we chart the rise and fall of gladiators, games and amphitheatres in Britain.
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Research on Mount Grace Priory
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