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How an Anglo-Saxon princess became a miracle-working saint at this Shropshire monastery founded during England’s conversion to Christianity
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How to grow dahlias and why you should
Writer and gardener Arthur Parkinson describes why he loves dahlias so much, and how and why to grow them.
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We asked Findmypast’s genealogy experts to search their military records: this is Sergeant John Robert McMellon’s story.
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Muchelney Abbey Collection Highlights
Fragments of sculpture and everyday objects excavated at Muchelney offer an insight into the lives of the abbots and monks, and the appearance of the monastic buildings, which were mostly destroyed soon after the abbey’s dissolution in 1538.
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London’s blue plaques show that England’s capital has been a strong magnet for foreign-born composers, including Handel, Mozart and Chopin. Find out more about the lives of these legendary composers and how they came to London.
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London’s blue plaques show that England’s capital has been a strong magnet for foreign-born composers, including Handel, Mozart and Chopin. Find out more about the lives of these legendary composers and how they came to London.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Myths, legends and folktales are well established in the fabric of English culture. But where do these often fantastical stories come from? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of these stories, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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From 1846 until Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Victoria and Albert spent most of their birthdays at Osborne, their Isle of Wight retreat. Find out what their birthday celebrations and traditions reveal about their private lives.
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Restormel Castle is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the present circular structure was a residence and hunting establishment for the earls and dukes of Cornwall.