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After centuries of speculation and debate, have researchers finally revealed the true persona of the enigmatic 180-foot figure carved into a hillside in England?

We look back into The Hunts Post archives and bring you news from the early 1900s.

Some believed the iconic 180ft chalk figure in Dorset was meant to be a lost British God while others even claimed it was a depiction of Oliver Cromwell.

Just imagine Christmas being banned. No carols, no holly, no ivy - and definitely no pantos. Yet thats just what happened when King Charles I lost his throne back in the 17th century.

The charming Grade II property located in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, sprawls over 3,842 square-feet and is filled with a unique history dating back to around 1600.

Christmas was banned in England in the 1600s and decorations, parties, and feasting were all forbidden. Other countries followed and some parts of the world still do not allow festive celebrations

This year we have celebrated the community, shared your stories, and kept you up to date every second of the way.

From supposedly causing hallucinations to being demonized by governments, mince pies have a fascinating history that stands at odds with their trivial size.

DAVID WILSON continues with his hidden history of York series and looks at how we used to celebrate Christmas

Bridget Flanagan, from the Great Ouse Valley Trust, examines the claim that Cromwell banned Christmas.