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A guide to the documentary and printed sources for the further study of Brough Castle.
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The paintings displayed on the ground floor at Kenwood were collected in the late 19th century by the Irish brewing magnate and philanthropist Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh.
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How to do afternoon tea like the Victorians
How, when and why did the Victorian ritual of afternoon tea evolve - and how can we recreate it today? Food blogger Sam Bilton explores this institution.
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Thornborough Henges: A unique cluster of Neolithic monuments - sometimes described as the ‘Stonehenge of the North’.
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Contemporary art exhibition opens at Stonehenge
The first contemporary art exhibition at Stonehenge features 40 silver and copper vessels by applied artist Linda Brothwell.
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Over 140 years since the first international football match was played between England and Scotland in 1872, fans of the sport are gearing up for a showdown between England and Italy in the Euro 2020 final. To show our support, we’ve created a version of the St George’s Flag featuring the surnames - about 32,000 in total - of almost everyone living in England today. You can either view the flag online, or visit the physical versions flying at 11 of the properties in our care.
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What happened when the Vikings came to England?
The Vikings have an important part to play in the history of England, but who were these people, where did they come from and what happened when they arrived?
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History of Fireworks: Displays which went off with a Bang!
From monks playing with gunpowder to a disastrous pyrotechnic display designed to impress Elizabeth I, here are 4 tales from the long history of fireworks.