Category: History
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Kenilworth Castle
Since finishing my master’s degree, I’ve been visiting various castles around the UK. A few weeks ago my partner and I decided to venture to Kenilworth Castle. Located not too far from us, the ruins show five centuries of architectural development. It’s a gem in the center of England and was a joy to explore.…
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An Introduction to Mary Prince
I first came across Mary Prince as a university undergraduate. Whilst studying the minutes of The Birmingham Ladies Friends Society, an all-female group dedicated to the abolition of slavery, her name cropped up several times. A letter written from Lucy Townsend, one of the founding members on the group, showed excitement at the prospect of…
The Museum Inspector 