Palaces and Censuses
Today sees the publication of the 1921 Census of England and Wales. The census is usually...
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June in Bloom at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
It’s June and Summer is in bloom at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens! Gardens and Estates Manager Claire Woods gives us...
Celebrating Hillsborough Castle’s Moss Walk
Although moss gardens are a relatively common sight in Japan there are very few in the...
Outliers: The wedding of Lady Alice Hill at...
Season Two of HRP’s Outliers podcast is here – our history fiction podcast that tells stories...
A Real Royal Visit: Princess Mary at Hillsborough...
With the new Downton Abbey film now in cinemas, fans of the show are being treated...
Renewable energy meets conservation: the Hydro...
To the very north of the park at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, for the adventurous visitor...
Cribbage by candlelight
Four carriages, a baggage car and a curate on horseback are just about to set off...
Restoring Hillsborough’s Courthouse Clock
An exciting conservation project has been undertaken in Hillsborough. The courthouse clock – which stopped over...
The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle
The Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle was originally built in the 18th century. Now, work is...
Inspirational women through history
This International Women’s Day, we’re championing a selection of extraordinary women whose stories are often left...