History
British history, historic places and the people and events that shaped the landscape.
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Ancient Stone Circles in Northern England
Read more: Ancient Stone Circles in Northern EnglandExplore northern England’s ancient stone circles, from mountain-framed Castlerigg and vast Long Meg to remote…
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Most Beautiful Churches in the English Countryside
Read more: Most Beautiful Churches in the English CountrysideTen beautiful English countryside churches, chosen for ancient timber, medieval carving, stained glass, village settings…
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Corfe Castle: History, Walks and Visitor Guide
Read more: Corfe Castle: History, Walks and Visitor GuideExplore Corfe Castle’s Norman origins, Civil War destruction, dramatic surviving ruins and the best walks…
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Fountains Abbey: History and Visitor Guide
Read more: Fountains Abbey: History and Visitor GuideA practical guide to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, covering its Cistercian history, surviving buildings,…
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Best Ruined Abbeys to Visit in England
Read more: Best Ruined Abbeys to Visit in EnglandTen remarkable ruined abbeys, from the vast remains of Fountains and Rievaulx to coastal Whitby,…
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The Green Children of Woolpit: England’s Strangest Medieval Mystery
Read more: The Green Children of Woolpit: England’s Strangest Medieval MysteryThe strange medieval story of the Green Children of Woolpit: two green-skinned children, a Suffolk…
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The Pendle Witches: What Really Happened in 1612?
Read more: The Pendle Witches: What Really Happened in 1612?The story of the Pendle witches is one of Britain’s most notorious witch trials. Here…