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As emperor of the Roman Empire, Hadrian focused on securing the empire’s existing borders. His most impressive statement of this policy was Hadrian’s Wall – a monument that still influences the landscape of northern England today. Read about his rise to power, his construction of the Wall, and his personal relationships.
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THE KITCHEN GARDEN AT WALMER CASTLE
The oldest recorded of Walmer's gardens, see history in bloom and enjoy the fruits of the growing season at Walmer's Kitchen Garden.
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Behind the scenes of ITV’s Victoria with David Oakes
David Oakes plays Prince Albert’s brother Ernest in new ITV drama Victoria. He tells us about filming the series and his memories of visiting Osborne House.
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Fact or fiction? The Norman Conquest in Medieval Stories
Did King Harold survive the Battle of Hastings? Who lead a heroic resistance to the Norman Conquest? Dr Kathryn Bedford addresses three popular 1066 myths.
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History of Planetrees Roman Wall
This small section of Hadrian’s Wall, about 27 Roman miles (40 kilometres) from its eastern end, reveals an important change to the construction plan that was made while work was in progress.
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The History of Walmer Castle's Gardens
Walmer Castle has over eight acres of gardens and woodland. The castle is the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and over the years many who held that title left their mark on Walmer's landscape.
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Bridget Atkinson (1732–1814) was an avid collector of shells and amassed an enormous and remarkable collection over her lifetime.
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English Heritage uncovers lost Cold War bunker at Scarborough Castle
A lost Cold War lookout post has been rediscovered at Scarborough Castle. An archaeological dig uncovered the forgotten post, and experts have opened the entrance to lower cameras into the chamber below to assess its condition.
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Belsay Hall: The Secret Gardens of Northumberland
Discover how a secret Mediterranean-inspired idyll thrives in the gardens at Belsay Hall in Northumberland with Head Gardener Sarah Jo Harrigan.
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Blue Plaque commemorating singer Al Bowlly at Charing Cross Mansions, 26 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DG, City of Westminster.