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A brief history of Titchfield Abbey, the last monastery of Premonstratensian canons to be founded in England
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A brief history and description of Hadleigh Castle, built in the 13th century and later a favourite retreat of Edward III.
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Gisborough Priory Collection Highlights
Explore some of the highlights of the decorative architectural stonework from Gisborough Priory, dating from the late 12th to 14th centuries.
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19 Things Done by Inspirational Women in English History
Inventors, pioneers, rebels... they all broke the mould. We take a look at just some of the inspiring examples of women through English history.
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This stunning mansion, set in beautifully restored gardens gives you a chance to step into the past. Originally founded by a family who may have made their fortune in the slave trade and then gradually falling into disrepair as agricultural and mining income fell and economic depression and death duties after the Second World War minimised the family’s ability to invest in it; this house brilliantly reflects changing times in Britain’s history.
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England's precious meadows are under threat, but the expert garden staff at English Heritage are working hard to protect and regenerate these remarkable habitats.
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Blue Plaque commemorating novelist Charles Dickens at 48 Doughty Street, Holborn, London WC1N 2LX, London Borough of Camden.
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Introduction to Victorian England
Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this long reign, the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth. Many of the intellectual and cultural achievements of this period are still with us today.
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Henrietta Howard’s Garden at Marble Hill
The garden at Marble Hill is a rare surviving example of a garden laid out in the early 18th century, a period of transition in landscape design. Discover what makes it so important and how English Heritage has restored the key elements of it.
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History of Corbridge Roman Town
A history of Corbridge, a Roman town which developed after AD 160 around a base for legionary soldiers, and remained a vibrant urban centre until the last days of Roman Britain