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Wigan grew rapidly during the nineteenth century as a major cotton mill town and centre for coal mining, aided by the construction of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal which passed …
The Staffordshire city of Lichfield has a wealth of history much of which is reflected in its many historic buildings and landmarks. Famous as the birthplace of the esteemed writer …
The scenic county of Gloucestershire boasts superb varied landscapes, from the Cotswolds to the Forest of Dean and the Severn Valley, as well as historic towns and villages and the …
When the mighty Henry I died in December 1135, leaving no legitimate son, who was to replace him on the throne of England? Would it be Stephen, nephew to the king and showered with …
Haywards Heath is a remarkable place with an intriguing history. Misguidedly characterised as 'large and quite amorphous', detailed inspection actually reveals a dynamic settlement …
Victorian 'Railway Mania' changed Britain forever as an 'iron road' complete with tunnels, bridges, viaducts and stations marched inexorably across the country. Railway structures …
The Lake District has a long and exciting history dating back millennia. From the prehistoric settlements and Roman forts to the Medieval towns and villages scattered throughout …
Kilmarnock is the largest town in Ayrshire and a major centre for the west of Scotland. It expanded hugely during the Industrial Revolution and in recent decades has rebuilt itself …
Swansea’s history goes back to the foundation of a Viking trading post at the mouth of the River Tawe, on the south-west coast of Wales. The town grew following the Norman conquest …
'Royal Wootton Bassett History Tour' provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this Wiltshire market town. Its royal patronage was conferred in 2011 following the local …