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Devon experts are helping one of the region’s oldest estates explore more than 1,000 years of historic records to uncover the secrets of their family’s past.

The Courtenay family at Powderham Castle have been based in Devon for more than 800 years, with records of the name dating back to at least the 9th century.

Their grand estate on the River Exe is a popular tourist destination, and is even hosting this year’s Radio 1 Big Weekend.

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Thousands of tourists from across the country descended on Lincoln over the weekend to visit the castle’s stunning display of 5,500 ceramic poppies.

More than 15,000 visitors turned up at Lincoln Castle to see the exhibition which was created by artist Paul Cummins and originally formed part of the blood, sweat lands and seas of red display of 888,246 poppies at the Tower of London in 2014.

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NAUGHTY: Foxes’ fans want to score in the same bed as Jamie Vardy
The England striker hit the target for the first time as a married man in the £300-a-night bridal suite in a luxury hotel.And now Foxes fans are planning romantic breaks with their loved ones at the posh pile so they can follow in Jamie’s foot-steps.The room is booked out for weeks in advance with only the odd week-day night spare as footie fans beat a path to the gates of pricey Peckforton Castle in leafy Cheshir… (View original article)

An animation shows how the castle chain may have worked
THE mysteries of Dartmouth Castle are being brought to life in a new interpretation project by English Heritage.

Imaginative new panels, sound and video installations, and a 3D model of the castle complex have been introduced at the historic site.

Dartmouth Castle defended the harbour town for over 550 years – from the ‘first castle’ of 1388 to its last call to action in the Second World War.

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After removing your shoes and climbing some massive steps, you enter this first room.

Note the big support columns.

Because it was so busy, they let in groups of a few dozen at a time. Your intrepid reporter hung back to get some photos of the mostly empty rooms.

Note the steep stairs on the left.

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A fascinating history of the awe-inspiring world heritage site — home to ancestors of Winston Churchill and Lady Diana

Drawing room in the palace.

At the time when Panama Leaks shook the world, I embarked upon a visit to Brasenose and Keble colleges in Oxford, whose famous alumni include the serving British PM and our own celebrity sportsman-turned politico.

Just as I passed the famous Trinity College on my way, as you would expect in early spring in Oxford, it start… (View original article)

Oakham Castle will get its grand unveiling during a day of Norman celebrations on Bank Holiday Monday following a £2.1m restoration.

The castle is the best preserved Norman Great Hall in England and in keeping with its heritage, there will be a day of Norman celebrations from 11am to 4pm.

There will be demonstrations and chances to have a go at a variety of activities, including Norman coin striking, falconry, archery and weaving. Knights on horseback will parade through… (View original article)