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It may be Spring, but Winter is Coming to Hadrian’s Wall
English Heritage has appointed Watchers on the Wall at its Roman forts along Hadrian’s Wall as Game of Thrones approaches its epic final season, the charity announced today (19 March). From Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria to Corbridge Roman Town in Northumberland, the Watchers on the Wall, identifiable by their black cloaks and shields, will be on hand to answer visitors’ questions about the series and sort the bloody fact from the even bloodier fiction.
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A history of Brough Castle, a 12th-century castle built on the site of a former Roman fort.
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Tintagel Castle: History and Legend
Explore the 1,500-year history of Tintagel, and discover how the Arthurian legends and stories the site has inspired have shaped the castle we see today.
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Butlers were key members of the Victorian household. Do you think you're up to the task of leading a staff? Find out what this varied job involved.
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History of Burgh Castle Roman Fort
A brief history and description of Burgh Castle Roman Fort, part of a string of forts along what is known today as the Saxon Shore, extending between the Solent and the Wash.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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Our collection relating to Hadrian's Wall gives us clues about what life was like for soldiers and civilians in Roman Britain. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Is Mrs Beeton Relevant to Modern Families?
Copies of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management are in kitchens across the county, but can it offer any help to modern families planning for Christmas?
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Oliver Heaviside, a ground-breaking – and self-taught – physicist, mathematician, electrical engineer and theorist of communications, is commemorated with a blue plaque at his former home at 123 Camden Street.