Christmas treasures including pieces of Christ’s manger were among a host of precious objects gifted to one favoured English abbey, new analysis has revealed. Expert study of a 580-year-old manuscript details an array of festive relics that were given to Battle Abbey by William the Conqueror and King John. The astonishing list of objects stored... Read More
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