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Faithful Subject or Rebel? A 14th-century Knight and a Protest Poem
In 1342 Sir Laurence Ludlow of Stokesay Castle was arrested by the king for failing to collect taxes. Was he connected with a protest poem composed at the time?
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Test your knowledge of our historic gardens with this quiz from our historians and gardeners.
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Two sieges at Dover Castle, in the summers of 1216 and 1217, were important events during the First Barons’ War. The circumstances that gave rise to this attack were part of a complex and bitter disagreement between King John and a large group of English barons, which resulted in all-out warfare across England.
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Summer may be over but the autumn colours sweeping the landscapes and our gardens are still worth a visit. Read on to discover some of the most interesting flowers to see this time of year.
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6 stories that we can’t wait to tell you in 2017
Before we get started though, we would like to thank everyone who voted for us in the UK Blog Awards 2017. We’re through to the finals in the Arts & Culture and Travel categories!
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Is Mrs Beeton Relevant to Modern Families?
Copies of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management are in kitchens across the county, but can it offer any help to modern families planning for Christmas?
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The man who built Dover Castle's great tower was one of England's greatest kings – Henry II. He also built the largest European empire of his age, the Angevin Empire, stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees.