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Historic Battles
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The D-Day Landings
80 years ago, On 6 June 1944, over 4,000 Allied soldiers lost their lives fighting to free Europe from Nazi oppression during the D-Day landings What were the D-Day landings? The Allied D-Day landings on…
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King Charles I: Why was he beheaded?
King Charles I’s belief that he could rule without parliament led to the outbreak of the English Civil War. Here, we take a closer look at why he was beheaded…
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The story of the Battle of Hastings: What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
We tell the story of the Battle of Hastings – William the Conqueror’s decisive battle, beautifully depicted in the embroidered artwork
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10 facts about the Battle of Hastings
In 1066 William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to take part in one of the fiercest battles on British soil and one that changed the course of history forever…
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Five ways to follow in the footsteps of King Richard III
New film The Lost King shines a light on the incredible story of King Richard III who lay forgotten in a car park for 500 years Promotional feature in association with Visit Leicester Ten years…
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The Princes in the Tower: the facts behind the stories
The story of the Princes in the Tower remains shrouded in mystery. Did Richard III have them killed after he seized the throne? We take a look at the facts behind the stories… 2022 marks…
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Britain’s 5 major turning points in history
As Britain takes the historic decision to exit the European Union, we take a look at five other major turning point in the history of the UK which have helped to make it the fascinating country it is today.
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Battle of Tewkesbury 550th: Roses remembered
This year marks two historic anniversaries for Tewkesbury. But what put this small Cotswolds town on the map? A simple brass plaque in the quire of Tewkesbury Abbey commemorates the burial of Edward, the Lancastrian Prince…
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Who was Henry V? What was his role in Agincourt?
Henry V secured victory at the Battle of Agincourt and helped cement English as Britain’s national language. He reigned from 1413-1422
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Who was King Edward I? Was he really a heartless leader?
King Edward I took an aggressive approach to Wales and Scotland – although he was rather fond of his wife. He reigned from 1272-1307