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Here are five post-war churches that paved the way for how they are built.
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William Wordsworth and the History of the Daffodil
In honour of William Wordworth, we contemplate daffodils and their place in our culture.
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From the Rovers Return to the Queen Vic, we take a look at the history of five famous boozers from film and television.
Where to Find Egyptian Style Architecture in England
‘Egyptomania’ was the height of fashion in Regency England. Here are some of the places you can see its impact.
County Durham’s Historic Past in 10 Sites
County Durham, situated on the north-east coast, is bursting with stories from its historic past.
The Story of Winifred Holtby and the Yorkshire Wolds
Many have heard of the Bronte’s, but are you familiar with Winifred Holtby, one of Yorkshire’s lesser-known literary daughters?
How Human Faeces Can Preserve Plant Fossils
What can plant and insect fossils tell us about the way people ate? Our archaeologist, Dr Ruth Pelling, explains all.
4 Reasons to Visit Historic Cornwall
There’s nowhere else quite like Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Here are some historic highlights.
10 Brilliant Historic Bookshops
We love any excuse to celebrate a bookshop, with their comforting atmosphere and wonderful smell. Here are some highlights from around the country.
Women in the Workforce During the Second World War: Taking on Men’s Roles
With hundreds of thousands of men away fighting during the Second World War, labour shortages became acute. Women were needed to fill men’s roles.