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Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has placed a temporary export bar on a 15th century manuscript
‘The Myrowr of Recluses’ a 15th century manuscript is at risk of export unless a UK buyer can be found
Archaeologists on the HS2 project have begun work on Europe’s largest archaeological dig, exploring over 10,000 years of British history along the 150 mile route from London to the West Midlands.
A Roman trade distribution centre, an abandoned medieval village and three prehistoric monuments are among nationally significant archaeological discoveries uncovered by the team delivering the UK’s biggest road upgrade.
Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, has opened the 2-day International Conference on Ending FGM (female genital mutilation) and Forced Marriage.
Deep below the surface of Britain’s biggest road scheme something has been brewing for a very long time – more than 2,000 years in fact.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Marian Campbell as aTrustee at the Treasure Valuation Committee for five years from 17 October 2019 to 16 October 2024.
More fascinating information on a historic route between Oxford and Abingdon has been uncovered as part of the archaeological investigations for the Oxford flood alleviation scheme.
Saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a rare medieval Islamic ewer carved from a single block of rock crystal.
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a 700 year old panel painting by Pietro Lorenzetti.
Important medieval panel painting could leave UK.
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