History

Addington Hills park in Croydon

Month in pictures – November in the countryside

Ludlow Castle

Guide to the Tudor Period: why was it important and best historic sites to visit

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Guide to the Georgian era: how long did it last and best places to visit in Britain

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Food and Recipes

British harvest: how long does the season last, when is harvest day, plus history and traditions

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Britain’s best history festivals and events

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Highlights of Shropshire – follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims

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Walk: Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire

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When is May Day, what’s the history and traditional events to celebrate

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Tudor mega-mansions: the 10 best to visit

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Britain’s treasure map: our guide on where and how to hunt for treasure

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Britain’s worst storms

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The Great Storm of 1987: what happened and how did it change weather forecasting?

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Poetry inspired by the British countryside

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Day out: Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey