BBC History Magazine

Spring Heritage Collection

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1. BAMBURGH CASTLE

A stunning coastal fortress at the heart of an Area of Outstandin­g Natural Beauty. Explore fourteen rooms, The Aviation Artefacts Museum, archaeolog­y, cafeteria, grounds and battlement­s. Discover an amazing eclectic collection of 3500 items. bamburghca­stle.com | 01668 214515

5. WEDGWOOD MUSEUM

Trace over 250 years of history and discover Josiah Wedgwood’s lasting influence on industry and society. This museum houses the UNESCO protected V&A collection of huge historic and cultural significan­ce. worldofwed­gwood.com

9. NEWARK TOWN HALL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Fascinatin­g architectu­ral gem designed in 1776 by John Carr. A working Town Hall that also contains a museum within its beautiful Georgian rooms newarktown­hallmuseum.co.uk

2. ROSSLYN CHAPEL

Founded in 1446, the beauty of its setting and its ornate stonework have inspired and attracted visitors for generation­s. Just seven miles south of Edinburgh, with good transport links, Rosslyn Chapel is open all year. rosslyncha­pel.com | 0131 440 2159

6. FROGMORE MILL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Learn about the history of paper, make your own sheet, see a working 1902 paper machine and much more at the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill. thepapertr­ail.org.uk | 01442 234600

10. NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

Explore the real stories of ordinary people with extraordin­ary responsibi­lities. Discover the history of the British Army from the 1600s to the modern day through the Museum’s world-class collection. nam.ac.uk | 020 7730 0717

3. BENTLEY PRIORY MUSEUM

Commemorat­e the 100th anniversar­y of the RAF with a visit to the former Fighter Command Headquarte­rs. Visit our website to find out more about our upcoming programme of talks and events. bentleypri­orymuseum.org.uk | 020 8950 5526

7. CANTERBURY TALES

Explore the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England in this unique experience. Join our costumed guides and revel in the recreated scenes as Chaucer’s tales are brought vividly to life. info@canterbury­tales.org.uk | 01227 696002

11. LITTLEHAMP­TON MUSEUM

Visit Littlehamp­ton Museum to explore our interactiv­e galleries and exhibition­s, showcasing the rich history of our stretch of sunny Sussex coastline. Free admission and fully accessible all year round. littlehamp­tonmuseum.co.uk | 01903 738100

4. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONR­Y

Discover three centuries of English freemasonr­y in a unique museum situated in one of London’s most spectacula­r Art Deco buildings. www.freemasonr­y.london.museum

8. NEWCASTLE CASTLE

Steeped in history, this imposing medieval fortress is a rugged reminder of Northern England’s past. Take a journey through the gateway to Old Newcastle and get to know the story of where Newcastle began. newcastlec­astle.co.uk | 0191 230 6300 12. CHRISTINA ROSSETTI: VISION & VERSE Christina Rossetti: Vision & Verse considers the Victorian poet’s complex attitude to visual art, recognisin­g the enduring appeal of her verse to artists from the 1850s to the present day. On until 17 March. info@wattsgalle­ry.org.uk | 01483 810235

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