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From the stunning architecture of Gothic and medieval abbeys to beautiful gardens and awe-inspiring views, there's plenty to discover in Yorkshire this season.
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Charlie Chaplin celebrated with Blue Plaque on Brixton Road
Chaplin's blue plaque was unveiled at his former Glenshaw Mansions flat by fellow comedian Paul Merton
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Archbishop of York between 1114 and his death in 1140, Thurstan was one of the most significant churchmen of early 12th-century England. New research from English Heritage has revealed that he was also venerated as a saint.
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Thousands celebrate summer solstice at stonehenge
Stonehenge is an ancient prehistoric site which may have been a place of worship and celebration around solstice for thousands of years
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A guide to the documentary and printed sources for the further study of Byland Abbey.
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Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
Soak up the serenity inside the ruins of what was once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country.
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History through your lens: Top picks from Instagram in December
Many of you took the chance to get out and about in December with frosty walks, coastal adventures and indoor escapes to England’s historic houses and palaces.
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English Heritage uncovers blueprint for dissolving the monasteries by trusted advisor to Henry VIII
A previously unseen historic document giving vital insight into the Dissolution of the Monasteries has been uncovered by English Heritage. Overlooked for almost 500 years, the document details the process of suppressing Furness Abbey, the first of England’s “greater” monasteries* to be destroyed, and was unearthed by English Heritage Senior Properties Historian, Dr Michael Carter, at the National Archives.
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Places to visit between Christmas and New Year
Looking for days out in England between Christmas and New Year? Discover English Heritage castles, abbeys and historic sites open across the country for the perfect winter days out.