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Tyne Pride at Wallsend, 1976, photo by Chris Killip. Biggest ship ever built on the Tyne, but also one of the last.
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In restoring Britain's castles, we ensure the flame of our heritage burns on.
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Tomorrow at TudorCon in Richmond, Virginia, I speak on Tudor Propaganda and Henry VII's attempts to manipulate historical memory to secure his dynasty's future. He was a cunning one, that man.
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The St Margaret's Choristers and Consort sing Brahms' How lovely are thy dwellings fair during Evensong here in the Abbey last Wednesday.
A setting of verses from Psalm 84, the piece is the fourth movement of Brahms' A German Requiem.
You can watch the full service on demand until 13 November at: youtube.com/live/DIReqOI8Sbg…
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Sixty years on, we remember the 144 people who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster.
Today, The King and The Queen, with The Prince of Wales, spent time at the Aberfan Memorial Garden and the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre to honour their memory.
The Aberfan Memorial Garden stands on the site of Pantglas School, where 109 children and 5 teachers died when the coal tip collapsed onto the village.
Watch His Majesty’s speech in full on our YouTube channel (link in bio).
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Britain once threatened war with its oldest friend. 🇬🇧
A friendship sealed at Windsor in 1386. Still in force today. 🤝
In 1839 Britain told Portugal: stop shipping human beings. Or the Royal Navy will stop you. ⚓
Off East Africa, HMS Modeste chased a slave ship for nearly nine hours. 695 people stepped onto a jetty at Cape Town. Never sold. 🕊️
They teach you the ships that carried people. Not the ones that stopped them.
Watch the full story. 🎥
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Life is short so...
Walk the Dales.
Drink Yorkshire Tea.
Eat that Yorkshire Pudding.
Visit the ruined Abbeys.
Get lost in the Shambles. – at Yorkshire and The Humber, England
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For Charles Frederick’s Worth’s birthday, it's #frockingfabulous #HouseofWorth week! From 1896, this bridal gown and bridesmaid’s dress are serving sleeve. An ideal place to store your emergency gin! #Frockingfabulous #fashionhistory via the Met.
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The Duchess of Portland wowed as the Duchesse de Savoia at the 1897 Devonshire House Ball. On point from head to toe. #frockingfabulous #fashionhistory via the V&A.
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This #frockingfabulous #OwenHydeClark gown for #HouseofWorth week is a thing of beauty. C.1955, via the V&A. #fashionhistory
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Sunrise over the River Ouse, York 🧡
The sky burnt orange, gulls circling overhead and the whole riverside glowing quietly before the city wakes up. – at York, England
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19th October – Feast of St Frideswide of Oxford (650–727) 🏴
An Anglo-Saxon princess and abbess, St Frideswide founded a religious community in Oxford during the 7th century, dedicating her life to Christianity.
Her shrine became an important pilgrimage site in medieval England, and she remains the patron saint of Oxford. Christ Church Cathedral now stands on the site of her religious foundation 🏴
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'You have an excellent armour'
- Henry V (III, 7)
This wooden shield and 7-foot long, two-handed broadsword belonged to Edward III. They were kept by his tomb in the Abbey following his death and are now on display in our museum.
#ShakespeareSunday
ALT A large sword and shield in a glass display case in a museum gallery
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Tracing a journey from South Carolina to London and back 📍
Dr Misha Ewen sheds light on the story of George, who came with Henry Laurens to the @TowerOfLondon during the American Revolutionary War. Read on in our latest blog 👉 bit.ly/4ir9PED.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Britain switched on the world. 🔌🇬🇧
The man who did it left school at 13. 💡
Our longest film yet: the full story of Michael Faraday. 🇬🇧
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“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.” - Queen Elizabeth II, 1957
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To celebrate the birth of Charles Frederick Worth, it's #frockingFabulous #HouseofWorth week! This two-piece from c.1880-1890was ordered by Ella Rives King of Kingscote during her annual Parisian shopping trip. #Fashionhistory via the Preservation Society of Newport County.
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When I'm queen of everything, I'll wear this all the time. #frockingfabulous #fashionhistory by the #HouseofWorth, 1898. Via the Met.
