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What's On: March

History is about a lot more than television programmes – however well-made they may be! The subject really comes alive when you get out there and experience it first-hand. Our What's On Guide will help you track down the best historical events, exhibitions and activities right across the country.

This month's highlights include a new exhibition on the luckless Tudor occupants of Castle Howard, a stunning display of natural history illustrations at Buckingham Palace and a charming collection of Little Black Dresses at Brighton Museum. There's also a host of hands-on history activities to keep the kids amused over Easter.

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NORTH Castle Howard

Castle Howard opens its 2008 season with a major new exhibition focusing on one of the most turbulent periods in the Howard family history. Surviving Henry: Tudor Howards on the Block tells the story of a family that seemed intent on self-destruction. Successive generations of Tudor-era Howards displeased their monarch and ended up beheaded or imprisoned. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a magnificent portrait of Henry VIII (pictured, above).
When: Opens March 1 Tel: 01653 648444.
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NORTH Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Knight Skool at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is an excellent opportunity for kids to experience some hands-on history. Aspirant squires and maidens can have a go at crossbow shooting, mini jousting, the balance beam and target practice. In addition to the themed activities, the museum's galleries have recently been updated: there are now more than 8,000 exhibits to see, covering 3,000 years of history.
When: daily, March 20 – April 6 Tel: 08700 344344.
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