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After Glastonbury officially kicked off summer last month, we thought we would take a look at the history of music festivals. You might not think it, but music festivals are a key part of our heritage and some have been running for decades!

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens has made this year's shortlist for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award. Shortlisted entries are chosen from gardens, parks and grounds that offer free entry to members of Historic Houses.

Did you know that National Cream Tea Day takes place on Friday 30^th June? If you’re looking for an excuse to enjoy a traditional British cream tea and impress your friends all at the same time, take a look at the official etiquette for enjoying a cream tea below.

Police are asking the public to help with a crackdown on damage to historic sites and monuments following an uptake in heritage crime.

As it is Pride Month, it’s the perfect excuse to delve into some of Britain’s LGBTQA+ history – we thought we’d start off this month by taking a look at some of the famous names associated with the LGBTQA+ community. Here are some of the kings and queens from across British history who historians believe were gay or bisexual.

Experts have said they have now solved the mystery behind a historically important prayer book, which they have now linked to Thomas Cromwell.

Home to the best preserved copy of only four surviving Magna Carta documents, which was created in 1215, Salisbury Cathedral will be celebrating 808 years since the Charter was sealed on its anniversary on 15^th June.

June is Pride Month and whether you’re planning to head to London for the UK’s largest celebration of LGBTQA+ people or you’re heading to a smaller, local event, here’s everything you need to know about the history of Pride and the UK’s longest running Pride festival.

There have been many horrific tales through history, from gruesome medical practices to bizarre punishments and even some very questionable cleaning habits. Today, we’ll be looking at those gruesome medical practices – so many sure you’re not eating while reading this! Also apologies to anyone with an upcoming doctor’s appointment, we promise, modern medicine is nowhere near as horrific!

Staff and volunteers gathered together to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bath World Heritage Centre in York Street.

According to TripAdvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index, which provides insights into people’s travel plans for this summer.

This month we’re celebrating the Coronation of a new monarch, so we thought we’d dive back in time and take a look at the history of coronations. We suspect the new king’s might be slightly different to that of the two previous King Charles!