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The Lord Leycester
In this episode, I head to Warwick to visit the Lord Leycester, one of the most important examples of intact medieval architecture in Britain. Recently restored, the Lord Leycester has an incredible history spanning 900 years. Today it is open to the public, where the ex servicemen who reside there serve as guides for visitors.
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The 1535 Progress: Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire
On Monday 26 July 1535, the royal party left Sudeley Castle and made the seven-mile journey north-west to Tewkesbury. In keeping with protocol for all royal arrivals, the mayor and other dignitaries would have received the king, queen and their retinue just outside the town, with the two parties merging to travel in procession to the cathedral or abbey church.
Morpeth Castle, Northumberland
Morpeth Castle in Northumberland, England, is owned by The Landmark Trust. The gatehouse has been restored and is available for holiday rentals, allowing visitors to experience a piece of history first-hand.
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Anne Boleyn is Presented as Queen at Greenwich Palace
Easter is upon us; it is a time of rebirth and celebration. But in Tudor terms, what springs to mind…
Beverston Castle, Gloucestershire
Beverston Castle is nestled amidst picturesque Gloucestershire countryside. Within its walls lies a seventeenth-century stately stone manor, alongside quaint estate cottages, now transformed into elegant apartments and charming garden accommodation for holiday lets.