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| | Over the past year or so I have been on a quest to visit as many castles in England (and Wales) as possible. This has meant that I have seen some wonderful places around the country (although there are many more that I intend to visit). However, in this blog post I am going to...
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| | Growing up near Conisbrough Castle, South Yorkshire, I did not know much about its history. It was rather underrated. We always thought it was just a bland old place - it was great for exploring and rolling down the hills and playing hide and seek in the inner bailey. However, being so far from London,...
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| | The story of Greenhalgh Castle is bound up with two men: Sir Thomas Stanley, who had it built, and his descendant Earl James Stanley whose actions in the Civil War would lead to its destruction. These two men's stories are fascinating tales of choosing the right or wrong side to be on in a dispute...
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| The Battle of Lincoln by Matthew Paris Saturday 20th May, 2017, marked the 800th anniversary of one of Medieval England's most decisive battles. The Second Battle of Lincoln, also known as "The Lincoln Fair", rescued England from the clutches of Louis, Dauphin of France and future King Louis VIII. England had been in turmoil during...