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9 harsh lockdown laws for Norfolk plague victims

The Black Tower, part of the city wall, stands proud at the top of Carrow Hill. Picture: DENISE BRAD

Norfolk Magazine

Rowan Mantell

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Emergency plague laws had lockdown, shielding, social distancing and even a kind of furlough centuries ago

Leith Hill Tower in Dorking, Surrey

Surrey Life

Surrey Quiz: How well do you know the history of Surrey?

Cate Crafter

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Hare Gallery, Corinium Museum, Cirencester

Cotswold Life

See incredible British Museum Stone Age collections in new Cotswolds...

Candia McKormack

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Hastings Castle

Sussex Life

Why was Sussex split into two counties?

Eve Smallman

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The ruined Knowlton Church stand with the sun blazing behind its weathered stone. The church sits on an open field of grass.

Dorset Magazine

Free English Heritage sites to visit in Dorset this summer

Martha Griffiths

Saint George Defeating the Dragon by Johann König (c.1630)

Heritage

The fascinating history of St George's Day

Cate Crafter

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Young man blacksmith forging hot metal on the anvil in smithy.

Cornwall Life

How Cornish is your surname?

Merv Davey

Handwritten letters from RAF pilot

Essex Life

Letters from an Essex war hero unveiled in new book

Julian Read

Portrait of Chaucer by Thomas Hoccleve in the Regiment of Princes (1412).

The mysterious origins of April Fool's Day

Cate Crafter

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Chatsworth House

Derbyshire Life

What is Derbyshire famous for?

Nathan Fearn

The real John Daniel with children Uley village

Cotswold Life

Why was there a gorilla living in a Cotswold village?

Katie Jarvis

Goonhavern Banjo Band

Cornwall Life

The story of music in Cornwall is an important part of its heritage

Carol Burns

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An oil painting of Norwich Union founder Thomas Bignold. Photo: Aviva Art Collection

Norfolk Magazine

Incredible story of the man who founded Norwich Union

Chris Armstrong

Guglielmo Marconi, surrounded by some of his paraphernalia in 1901 (photo: Google-hosted LIFE Photo Archive)

Essex Life

10 of Essex’s most notable inventions

Stephen Roberts

RNLI rescues have a history that dates back as early as the 19th century (photo: PBarlowArt)

Essex Life

Did you know..? Clacton RNLI has the royal seal of approval

Mica Bale

Chapel-en-le-Frith bonfire back in the day

Derbyshire Life

Guy Fawkes Night traditions in Derbyshire

Richard Bradley

Scarborough's History Box in the harbour

Yorkshire Life

The iconic cherry red phone box is busting back to life across Yorkshire

Words Oliver-James Campbell Photos Esther Purnell

Wirksworth Church

Derbyshire Life

The restoration work at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church at Wirksworth

Roly Smith

Haddon Hall exterior - image courtesy of Ashley Franklin

Derbyshire Life

Why is Haddon Hall so unique?

Nathan Fearn

Nine Ladies circle

Derbyshire Life

The history of Derbyshire’s mysterious stone circles

Simon Elson

The floral display in Belper's Memorial Gardens

Derbyshire Life

Exploring the delights of Belper, Duffield and Mickleover

Nathan Fearn

'Warrior Queen' of Zenobia dress by The House of Worth

Derbyshire Life

Uncovering the secrets of Chatsworth House

Janine Sterland

Chatsworth. Image Latsalomao

Derbyshire Life

On this day: 10 historic Derbyshire events that happened in September

Nathan Fearn

Bonds of Norwich on All Saints' Green in 1960, when traffic flowed around the city. Photo: Archant L

Norfolk Magazine

Do you remember what Norwich was like in the 60s?

Michael Cole

The Devonshire Arms, Pilsley

Derbyshire Life

Exploring the history and heritage of Peak District pubs

Andrew Mccloy

An old school in the Peak District, now converted into houses

Derbyshire Life

A look at the history of Derbyshire schools

Nathan Fearn

The Fat Cat at Sheffield's industrial Kelham Island

Yorkshire Life

12 of the best Heritage Open Day events in Yorkshire

Bethan Hyatt