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5 Sites That Tell the Story of Early Anglo-Saxon England
5 Sites That Tell the Story of Early Anglo-Saxon England
We look at Sutton Hoo and other amazing sites that tell us so much about the culture, beliefs and society of Anglo-Saxon England.
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A Beginner's Guide to Original Northern Soul Venues
A Beginner's Guide to Original Northern Soul Venues
To celebrate the dance culture of Wigan and Blackpool, we're looking at five places that formed the roots of the global music and dance phenomenon known as Northern Soul.
Maybe after reading this, you’ll want to 'Keep the Faith' too.
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
Explore the life and work of Aethelflaed, 'Lady of the Mercians' an Anglo-Saxon ruler who built forts and towns and led armies against the Vikings.
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The Extraordinary Story of Pioneering Aviator Amy Johnson
The Extraordinary Story of Pioneering Aviator Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson was a pioneering aviator – the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia (5-24 May 1930). This 11,000 mile journey across three continents, fraught with danger and drama, was the first of her several record-breaking world flights.
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Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence. Read our blog to find out the history of the performances and the places where they took place.
Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
The Bennets, the Bridgertons, and now you: Assembly Rooms Past and Present
The Bennets, the Bridgertons, and now you: Assembly Rooms Past and Present
Regency romance has returned to our screens with the likes of Bridgerton and a flurry of Austen adaptions.
Assembly Rooms Past and PresentHistoric England Funds Excavation of ‘Mammoth Graveyard’
Archaeologists have uncovered Ice Age remains of mammoths and stone tools near Swindon. A new David Attenborough documentary explores the evidence that Neanderthals may have killed the five mammoths found.
