In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt.

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Martin Fone takes a look at the history of London's coalgates, and finds that the idea of taxing things as they enter the ...

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We propose to utilise emerging technological innovations, particularly in advanced timber construction and pre-stressed stone ...

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If you have a paver walkway or are planning on building one, here's how you can create extra visual appeal just by changing ...