History
British history, historic places and the people and events that shaped the landscape.
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Ancient Sites in England Beyond Stonehenge: 12 Places Worth Seeing
Read more: Ancient Sites in England Beyond Stonehenge: 12 Places Worth SeeingTwelve ancient sites in England beyond Stonehenge, including Avebury, Long Meg, Castlerigg, Arbor Low, Grime’s…
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Best Historic Houses in England: 12 Country Houses Worth Visiting
Read more: Best Historic Houses in England: 12 Country Houses Worth VisitingTwelve of the best historic houses in England, from Chatsworth and Hardwick Hall to Blenheim,…
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Best Castles to Visit in England: 15 Fortresses, Ruins and Royal Strongholds
Read more: Best Castles to Visit in England: 15 Fortresses, Ruins and Royal StrongholdsFifteen of the best castles to visit in England, from Corfe and Bamburgh to Windsor,…
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Medieval English Villages You Can Still Visit Today
Read more: Medieval English Villages You Can Still Visit TodayTwelve English villages and small historic settlements where medieval churches, castles, street plans and buildings…
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Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh: History and Black Shuck
Read more: Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh: History and Black ShuckExplore Blythburgh’s luminous medieval church, famous angel roof and the documented storm that became entwined…
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Castle Combe: Things to Do, Walks and Places to Stay
Read more: Castle Combe: Things to Do, Walks and Places to StayExplore Castle Combe’s historic lanes, medieval church, market cross, Bybrook valley walks and the best…
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Stourhead: History, Walks and Garden Guide
Read more: Stourhead: History, Walks and Garden GuideA practical guide to Stourhead’s famous lake, classical temples, historic house, autumn colour and longer…
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Pendle Hill: Walks, Villages and Witch Country
Read more: Pendle Hill: Walks, Villages and Witch CountryExplore Pendle Hill’s summit walks, reservoirs, stone villages and the real Lancashire landscape behind the…
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Best Castles and Historic Houses in Derbyshire
Read more: Best Castles and Historic Houses in DerbyshireEight of Derbyshire’s finest castles and historic houses, from Chatsworth and medieval Haddon Hall to…
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Chatsworth House: Walks, Gardens and Visitor Guide
Read more: Chatsworth House: Walks, Gardens and Visitor GuideA practical guide to Chatsworth House, its historic interiors, ambitious gardens, riverside park, Edensor village…