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Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries the family really gardened in Ireland. Firstly at Stillorgan House and then at Glenart Castle, Co. Wicklow. The grounds of Elton Hall were only fully developed and maintained in the early 20th century. The areas close to the house were redesigned just before the outbreak of war in 1914 and these new plantings greatly enhanced the Walled Garden. Together with the earlier gravelled walks to the Oaks, the Lake, the Church and the drive from the next village, which had become a walk through the Repton inspired park to a path by the river Nene, the gardens and parkland were at their most splendid. Glasshouses, fruit, vegetables, herbaceous borders, a topiary maze, a rose garden and the woodlands underplanted with a mass of snowdrops, bluebells and clumps of box, transformed the 22 acres of garden and 200 acres of parkland into a small paradise.

Many underground stations are in fact listed buildings meaning that they have historical and architectural significance - hardly surprising when you think that the first Underground stations were opened back in 1863.

Next time you stroll through a British garden, ask about the planthunters who first brought the plants we consider essential garden friends.

The 8^th of May 2020 marks 75 years since the momentous day in 1945 when the Allies accepted the German army’s unconditional surrender after five years of brutal conflict.

Magnificent Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, famous for its starring role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films, is urgently looking for former Newcastle Church High School girls who were evacuated there between 1940 – 1945.

From Roman and Viking invasions to shipbuilding and coal mining industries, the North East has a lot of history just waiting to be explored. Jen Rea, from Visit North East England, shares her top places to stop along your historical trail.

Is ‘heritage’ new or have we always been interested in the past?

As many as 1,400 Fords of all ages motored into Beaulieu’s Simply Ford for a bumper celebration of all things Ford, marking milestones for two of the marque’s most iconic models, with 50 years of the Capri and 60 years of the Anglia 105E.

Life Below Stairs Revealed At Historic House Have you ever wondered what life was like ‘below stairs’ at a Yorkshire country house? A fascinating new exhibition exploring the daily lives of servant..

Restoring a historic property is a privilege that comes with many responsibilities. It requires passion, dedication and expertise, but the results can be rewardingly beautiful.

A South Lakes historic hall has found an intriguing piece of history revealing the family’s decision to open to the public sixty years ago.

Situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex Arundel Castle was built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. Retaining many original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive, the house was almost completely rebuilt between 1870s and 1890s the magnificent architecture in Gothic style is considered to be one of the great works of Victorian England.