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Uneasy is the Head…

Of all the historical characters associated with Peterborough Cathedral, Katharine of Aragon – the first of Henry VIII’s six wives – is undoubtedly the most fascinating. Her tomb in the city’s Cathedral is an essential stop for visitors, especially during January’s festival dedicated to her memory… The life of Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife, is retold in a new series screeningon Amazon. Katherine and Henry VIII are portrayed by Charlotte Hope and Ruairi O’Connor. Katharine of Aragon was an incredible woman, and arguably the most worthy out of all six of Henry’s wives. She suffered the death of a husband, the death of several of her children, and she was one of the first women to go through...

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Taking The Crown

Some of the backgrounds in Netflix’s flagship drama The Crown may look as familiar as the faces themselves… and that’s...

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The Art of Joy

Thanks to Adrian Hill Fine Art’s galleries – in The George Mews, Stamford, and in Holt, Norfolk – it has...

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Let it Snow!

If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, Bourne couple Harry & Vix Meddings-Stokes can help. The couple’s business, Snowboy Systems, provides...

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String Theory: Libby the Luthier

This month we celebrate the opening of a brand new business in Stamford as Libby Summers opens the door to...

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Burghley’s War Heroes

The Marquess of Exeter and his Marchioness ensured that during The Great War they did all they could to support...

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Stamford in Six Buildings…

In a town with 600 listed buildings, how do you pick the most interesting…? Author Chris Davies’s book might help....

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Stamford’s Burghley House: The Inside Story

This month we’re taking a tour behind the grand façade of Burghley into one of the largest and grandest houses...

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Stamford History: The Bowthorpe Oak

‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,’ as the saying goes. And that’s certainly the case with The Bowthorpe Oak near...

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Karl Hick: Building Communities

Athlete; inventor of technology to help in the developing world; socially responsible housebuilder and of course, husband and father. It’d...

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Stamford in Letters…

Stamford has inspired local author Christopher Davies and his A-Z guide on Stamford. Christopher has lived in the town for...

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Stamford’s Waterways

The water courses, tributaries and rivers that weave their way through Rutland and Stamford are beautiful features to the bucolic...

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Shakespeare in Stamford: A Bard Influence

The joy of consuming Shakespeare is not just the pleasure of intricately woven stories of tragedy, comedy or history, but...

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Supporting Children from Stamford to Kenya…

“It’s not fair.” As any parent knows, it’s the most infuriating statement a child utters. My own seven-year old boy...

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Miranda Rock’s Stamford

A Personal Tour Of Stamford By Miranda Rock House Director Of Burghley House How long have you been in Stamford...

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The Christmas Tree Artist

Meet Sam Fox, the local Christmas tree artist who designs, installs and decorates festive trees for her clients… a veritable...

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The Interview: Anne Davies

The familiar face of the BBC’s evening news, Anne Davies is in a privileged position to see the best and...

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The Power of Flowers

It all started at St Mary’s and St Augustine’s church for Harriet Fenn, owner of Harriet Floral Design and full...

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Give it Your Best Shot

The shooting season is upon us, here’s how you can get involved from picking up a shotgun for the first...

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The Interview: Stamford’s Colin Ward

This month we’ve an exclusive interview with Stamford live events entrepreneur Colin Ward about his life and work with Live...

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Simon Spooner: The Stamford Masterchef

Proverbially too many cooks spoil the broth, but for local man Simon Spooner, a taste of fame on TV’s Masterchef...

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Grand National Trophy Designed by Stamfordian

Did you watch The Randox Health Grand National this year? Perhaps you even won some money on Tiger Roll, the...