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Halloween is no ungodly American import – just ask the medieval monks and nuns who marketed it | Michael Carter

During the feast of All Hallows’ Eve, supernatural tales were a way of promoting prayer for the salvation of suffering souls

  • Dr Michael Carter is a curator at English Heritage

For centuries the superna…

2 months ago

The Guardian view on the ‘twin’ Vermeers: how to spot a masterpiece | Editorial

Two versions of the Guitar Player raise important questions of attribution. In our age of fake images, authenticity in art is more vital than ever

“How do you know how much to pay if you don’t know wh…

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Derbyshire people fight to save ruined manor that held Mary, Queen of Scots

Wingfield Manor is part-managed by English Heritage, but has fallen into a state of disrepair

At various points in history it has been a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots, a battleground in the English …

9 months ago

Sole portrait of England’s ‘nine-day queen’ thought to have been identified by researchers

‘Compelling evidence’ suggests figure is Lady Jane Grey, making it only known depiction made before 1554 execution

She was known as the “nine-day queen” and was used as a pawn in the ruthless ambition…

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan among stars to get London blue plaque

Others to be remembered for their impact on capital’s cultural heritage include Una Marson and Graham Sutherland

Audrey Hepburn, Marc Bolan and Una Marson are among those receiving a blue plaque for t…

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