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Discover who is considered the very first King of England.
View ArticleBattles, Castles and Ships: England’s Military History from the Air
Get a different perspective on England’s long military history with aerial photography from the Aerofilms Collection.
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View ArticleThe Life and Works of Visionary Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Discover the extraordinary inventions and structures of the pioneer of the modern age, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
View ArticleEnglish High Street Architecture Through the Ages
Explore the changing architectural styles of the English high street.
View ArticleThe History of England’s Village Greens
From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.
View ArticlePhotographing the First World War on the Home Front
The Bedford Lemere and Company collection shows how life changed on the home front in England during the First World War.
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Several castles in England claim to be the oldest. Here are the facts.
View Article6 Places Connected to Queer Jewish History in London
From nightclubs to libraries, cabaret bars to sites of protest, discover these places connected to queer Jewish history.
View Article10 Lesser Known Places Linked to King Henry VIII
Discover the lesser known historic places connected to one of the most infamous monarchs in English history.
View ArticleGroundbreaking English Women of Science
Discover the women who made giant leaps in medicine, helped us better understand nature, and played a surprising role during the Second World War.
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