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: S1, E4: The Motte and Bailey Castle

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Why the motte and bailey castle was the perfect defensive structure for the ancient French, and how the Normans adapted it from the original design.   What You’ll Hear 0:45: What exactly is a motte & bailey castle? 1:50: Who built motte & baileys? 2:32: The Vikings in France 3:12: Warkworth Castle Prefer to read?…

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Time Pieces History Project Item 36: Warkworth Castle

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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 – Warkworth Castle.  Warkworth Castle – Introduction to Item 36  Yet another place in Northumberland we visited regularly as children – scrambling up and down…

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