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Middleham Castle was once home to Richard III; through his childhood, as a squire, and adult years as Duke of Gloucester and King. The ruins stand to a good height on three of the four sides and the layout of a central tower with four outer walls makes it the ideal place for students to explore and understand the basic ground plan of a castle and how it was designed to display wealth and power to the surrounding populace.
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Mary Katherine Middleton lived at Belsay Hall in the early 20th century. She was one of the early women candidates for Parliament, standing in 1924 as a Conservative candidate for Wansbeck, Northumberland. Her story reveals how the pre-war period and the First World War fostered new opportunities for women in politics in the 1920s, the barriers in their way, and the legacy of the first women to stand for Parliament.
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Cambridge Lodge, Audley End, Essex
Built in 1842, Cambridge Lodge is the Victorian gatehouse to one of England’s finest stately homes, Audley End House.
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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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Family Days Out this May Half-Term
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? Whether you're planning a local adventure or exploring somewhere new, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do across the country.
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Cherished by five generations of the Darwin family, ‘Etty’s Box’ is a red leather keepsake box filled with letters, shells, locks of hair and small personal treasures, it offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the domestic world surrounding the Darwin family. The box reveals how women in the household quietly shaped Charles Darwin’s daily life and his enduring legacy.
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Audley End Collection Highlights
Highlights from the collections of paintings, decorative arts and taxidermy at Audley End.
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Put your knowledge of Hadrian's Wall to the test with this quiz about the royal connections of our sites.