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History of Whalley Abbey Gatehouse
A brief history and description of the 14th-century gatehouse to Whalley Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded beside the river Calder in 1296
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At the start of April 2015, English Heritage separated into two different bodies. A new charity retaining the name English Heritage now looks after the National Heritage Collection - the stone circles, great castles and abbeys, historic houses and all the other unique sites that were in English Heritage's direct care.
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Friday 1 December is the day when most Britons put up their Christmas Lights
Today (Friday 1 December) is the day when most Britons turn on their Christmas lights a survey by English Heritage has revealed, indicating that over the centuries we are celebrating the season earlier and earlier.
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UK celebrates Christmas earlier than ever
Most British people put up their Christmas lights on 1 December, according to a new English Heritage survey.
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A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.
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20 Questions Quiz: Myths and Legends
Test your knowledge of myths and legends with our quiz. Click on each question to reveal the answer.
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Hidden in the woods at Osborne is a little Alpine-style chalet, which was the royal children’s private world. Find out about its history and what you can see and do there today.
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Built as a defence against Scots raiders in the mid 14th century, this fine border castle fell to James IV’s invading Scots army in 1513, just before their catastrophic defeat at Flodden.