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After 28 years, Worksop Priory Gatehouse has been officially removed from the Heritage at Risk Register.

Historic Worksop building declared 'saved' and removed from 'at risk' register

Ruffod Abbey was originally a Cistercian abbey and was converted to a country house in the 16th century after Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.

I love visiting Rufford Abbey - and here's what makes it so special

I love visiting Rufford Abbey - and here's what makes it so special

Chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark was enlisted to create the festive coins.

The monarchy have been immortalised – on chocolate coins

The property overlooks five counties

Win a £2.5m converted barn with historic links for just £10

The new Raffle House dream home has links to the more sinister side of Tudor politics

Take a tour of this £2.5 million dream home you can win for just £10

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Home Alone and Horrible Histories at Royal Concert Hall

Carol Royce and Joyce Bosnjak from Mansfield Woodhouse heritage link next to the blue plaque where Major Rooke lived. Photo: Brian Eyre

First Sherwood Forest Day also celebrates man Major Oak is named after

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Thornbury Castle boats 27 bedchambers each one taking its name from one of the fiery monarch’s six wives or other famous Tudor figures.

Find out why Thornbury Castle was voted Britain's best romantic hotel

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel and secret meeting room on sale for £450k - pictures

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel on sale
This isn’t your typical idyllic getaway, the reality is a little more more sinister
Will Millar

The enigmatic Anne Boleyn (photo: Hever Castle and Gardens)

Life and times of queen consort Anne Boleyn ... her most beguiling story

This walks takes in the lovely little village of Linby.

Sally Outram walk: A walk a little further afield in Nottinghamshire's hidden va...

Some of the beautiful scenes that can be seen on this walk. (pictures: Sally Outram)

Sally Outram walk: A perfect autumn walk around Newstead Abbey

The Royal Foresters, Ascot.

Horses and courses: There's more to Ascot than racing as an enjoyable gastronomi...

Leeds Castle, Kent.

You could hire a castle for your post-lockdown staycation - here's how

This is why we traditionally eat turkey at Christmas dinner

Look out for ghosts on 30 haunt-jaunts this Halloween

Will you be getting tickets for the drive in performances of Six the Musical? (Photo: Johan Persson/SIX)

Everything you need to know about the drive in showing of Six the Musical

Illuminate events will mark the start of the Mayflower 400 events. Photo: Electric Egg

Mayflower 400 events get underway this month

The Terrible Tudors brought to life by the actors of the Birmingham Stage Company (Photo by Mark Douet).

Horrible Histories brings the bloody reign of the Terrible Tudors to life at Not...

Charles Cavendish

Celebrate Gainsborough's history during the Heritage Open Days

King Henry VIII visits Gainsborough Old Hall on Sunday June 11.

King Henry VIII is returning to Gainsborough Old Hall

Filming of Peterloo at Gainsborough Old Hall

Filming for new Mike Leigh blockbuster Peterloo at Gainsborough Old Hall

Damian Lewis in Wolf Hall

Costume's from BBC drama Wolf Hall to go on display at Gainsborough Old Hall

London bus tours

Your pet dog can now enjoy a bus tour of London

ON THIS DAY: Nine things from history

Stirrup Inn

A renowned and historic Willoughton pub is going up for sale
Specialist business property adviser Christie and Co has been appointed to sell the renowned and historical Stirrup Inn at Willoughton, near Gainsborough.
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Gainsborough & District Fine Arts Society held their AGM followed by a talk on Thomas Cromwell by Dr Tracy Borman (centre) with John Derbyshsire (committee member) and Professor Judi Jones (programme secretary)

Gainsborough Fine Arts members hold AGM and learn of the influence in history of...

A print taken from a wooden carving of the burning of Anne Askew and John Lassells

Worksop: Forgotten tale of the local man burnt at the stake for his beliefs agai...

Gary Wilson as King Charles, face to face with Oliver Cromwell, in Horrible Histories -- Barmy Britain at the Lyceum

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain heads for Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

History is brought to life

Flowers show Henry’s six wives

Tributes paid to local railway hero

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Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

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Subway to open 70 new stores inside major supermarket

Subway to open 70 new restaurants in Asda

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

A snake spotted in a sewer pipe by Thames Water.

Giant snake among bizarre sewer discoveries

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