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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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Laurence of Ludlow and Medieval Wool Wealth
Find out how the extraordinary growth of the wool trade not only paid for the building of Stokesay Castle, but also bought its owner influence in national politics.
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Step into England’s story in the West Midlands and discover how the region has shaped our history.
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Faithful Subject or Rebel? A 14th-century Knight and a Protest Poem
In 1342 Sir Laurence Ludlow of Stokesay Castle was arrested by the king for failing to collect taxes. Was he connected with a protest poem composed at the time?
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From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the West Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone this season.
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History through your lens: Top picks from Instagram in December
Many of you took the chance to get out and about in December with frosty walks, coastal adventures and indoor escapes to England’s historic houses and palaces.

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Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.
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Terms and Conditions for the 2022 February Half-Term #EHExplorer social competition.
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England’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about the rise and fall of the medieval castle.