Time Pieces History: S2, E5: Alnwick Castle

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Introduction The story of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, and why it’s so important; the Garden and its Poison Garden, the Percy family, and the hero knight, Harry Hotspur. What You’ll Hear 2:15: The origins of the Castle 2:46: The Barbican 3:50: The Percys’ return to Alnwick 4:07: The Alnwick Garden 5:02: Who are the Percys?…

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Time Pieces History Project Item 35: St Mary’s Lighthouse

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First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – St Mary’s Lighthouse.  St Mary’s Lighthouse – Introduction to Item 35  One of the best things about living in the north east is that…

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