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Apr 10
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Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at ...

English Heritage
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We’re still busy behind the scenes, so in the meantime we wanted to share a special series with you called Speaking with Shadows.   Framlingham Castle was home to the fiercely powerful Dukes of Norfolk for 400 years – so how did it end up as a workhouse in the 17th century? Join Josie Long as she delves into the castle’s second life and English society’s cha ... Show More
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