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The history of midwinter traditions
We all have festive traditions we like to stick to at Christmas – but have you ever wondered where these customs began?
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As early as the prehistoric years, the beginning of autumn has been a cornerstone of the northern European calendar heralding an important season for food, feasting and festivities. But food and produce aren’t the only reasons that communities come together each autumn.
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30 surprising facts about Hadrian's Wall
How well do you know one of England's most famous landmarks?
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Stories from Grand Tours of Europe
Crossing the channel and into continental Europe, British tourists in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries were among a new wave of pleasure travellers. A great number of people who lived in properties that are now in the care of English Heritage embarked on a Grand Tour during this time. Here we share some of their stories and how the Grand Tour impacted their lives.
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Satire and Scandal: Media in 18th-Century England
News sharing and gathering has been in existence, in one form or another, as long as communication itself. But a boom in 18th-century publishing launched a new media culture that saw the news disseminated in a way that hadn't been possible before.
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In this comprehensive guide to the English Civil Wars, we explore the fractious political landscape of the early 17th century and follow the descent into war, the conflicts themselves, and their aftermath.
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We all know Christmas is a time for great indulgence, but winter has been a time of feasting for longer than you might think
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This year we’re marking 80 years since the incredible rescue of the British Army from Dunkirk. Join us in commemoration by taking a journey through the dramatic events of May and June 1940 with this collection of breathtaking historic photographs.