10/05/2013
Wrest Park Summer Concerts
English Heritage is thrilled to announce they have appointed independent concert producers Portal Events Ltd to produce two Summer Concerts at Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2013.
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07/05/2013
Cenotaph Restoration
One of the world’s most outstanding war memorials to be repaired
More than £60,000 awarded to restore war memorials around the country
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29/04/2013
All the fun of the fayre comes to Audley End this Bank Holiday
Roll up… roll up to Audley End House and Gardens over the May Bank Holiday (4-6 May) and be transported back over one hundred years in time to the house's Victorian heyday. The Grand Victorian Fayre will be coming to town, transforming Audley End with traditional sights, sounds and smells of the Victorian age.
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17/04/2013
RSC The Empress researched at Osborne
The Royal Shakespeare Company's new play 'The Empress' is currently on at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The company and creative team have visited Osborne House as part of their research and preparation for the play, and were given a guided tour by our curator Michael Hunter.
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25/03/2013
New Initiative to Help Fight Rural Crime
This two-pronged initiative consists of a video resource for colleges to use in lessons with sixth formers and a graphic storyboard for use throughout the wider community. Both urge the public's help to keep Sussex a safe place to live and work, protecting our rural way of life for generations to come.
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22/03/2013
Audley End and Wrest Park - More Chances to Visit
We are delighted to announce that two of the most enchanting and intriguing properties in the East of England will be even more accessible this spring and summer when they open their gates to the public seven days a week for the very first time.
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21/03/2013
Mount Grace Priory Attics Open
The attics at Mount Grace Priory have been opened to the public for the first time. Ex-resident Susanna Richmond, who spent her childhood in the Manor House has returned 80 years on.
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19/03/2013
Historic Buildings Paving the Way to Economic Growth
From new hotels in London and Ipswich, to retail and office developments in Bristol and Yorkshire and converted industrial buildings in Derbyshire and Stoke-on-Trent, across the country there are businesses flourishing in historic buildings which have been repaired or adapted to enable them a more successful financial future.
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08/03/2013
Lyveden New Bield
English Heritage, the National Trust and East Northamptonshire Council have been successful in their joint legal challenge against planning permission for a wind farm that would be built within 1 mile of a Grade I listed building and registered park and garden.
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07/03/2013
Signs of Spring
Spring has very nearly sprung, bringing with it beautiful displays of snowdrops, daffodils and even cute spring lambs in the fields around our properties. Why not pay us a visit this March and see how many you can spot?
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06/03/2013
English Heritage presents “History Live!”
English Heritage has confirmed the return of its showpiece living history event, to be held at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2013. Previously known as Festival of History, History Live! will feature over 2,000 re-enactors, interpreters and performers telling the story of over 2,000 years of England's past.
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26/02/2013
Top Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Looking for gift inspiration this Mother's Day? With the signs of spring finally creeping through, we have an array of suitable gift ideas to choose from - she'll be spoilt rotten!
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21/02/2013
Greyfriars Church Vandal Sentenced
In another successful partnership between Gloucestershire police and English Heritage to combat heritage crime, a man has pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to Grade I listed Greyfriars Church in Gloucester.
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14/02/2013
Literary Events at Wrest Park
Historically, the women of Wrest Park shared a love of books. Throughout March a range of lectures will reflect this strong historical and literary tradition, exploring some of the historical associations of Wrest Park and the families within its colourful past, as well delving into the life and times of society and the stately home in a bygone era.
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11/02/2013
Heritage Comes Home With New ITV Series
ITV has commissioned Britain's Secret Homes, a brand new series revealing the remarkable stories behind the UK's most secret and surprising homes. The series will be produced by ITV Studios, and presented by two award-winning broadcasters - journalist Michael Buerk, and historian and author Bettany Hughes.
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07/02/2013
Heritage Works
An invaluable publication offering owners, developers and local authorities a toolkit of good practice for the use of historic buildings in regeneration.
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05/02/2013
A Proposal from Osborne
With romance in the air this February, English Heritage’s Osborne House has unveiled a proposal for those who would like to pop the big question to their sweetheart.
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05/02/2013
Experience Everything but the Squeak at Audley End
This half-term Audley End House and Gardens invites families to come and experience ‘Everything But the Squeak Week’ as resident cook, Mrs Avis Crocombe, demonstrates how a country house made the most of even the most unusual cuts of pork in the 1880s.
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04/02/2013
English Heritage at Listed Property Show
English Heritage will be exhibiting at the Listed Property Show on 16 and 17 February. Planning and Designation experts will be on hand to talk about the work of English Heritage and the advice it can provide.
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04/02/2013
Snowdrop Spotting
A sure sign that spring is on its way, the humble snowdrop has delighted visitors to our gardens for centuries. Here are some of our top spots for seeing snowdrops this February.
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04/02/2013
Top 10 Places to Visit this Mother's Day
There are no two ways about it - a bunch of flowers simply won't cut it this Mother's Day! This year, show your mum how much she really means to you by treating her to a weekend of fabulous tearooms, stunning views and glorious gardens.
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01/02/2013
Top 10 Literary Links
In celebration of our new literary season at Wrest Park, we're taking a look some of the properties that have served as inspiration to authors and poets over the years. From Bram Stoker at Whitby Abbey to Chaucer at Dartmouth Castle, here are a few of our favourites.
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30/01/2013
100 Years of Protecting the Past
A hundred years ago this year, the British government under Herbert Asquith recognised for the first time the State’s duty to protect the physical remains of its history. Over the course of 2013, a series of exhibitions, a book, and a BBC television series will all mark the centenary of this heritage milestone.
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23/01/2013
English Heritage Blue Plaque for Richard Dimbleby
The broadcaster Richard Dimbleby (1913-1965) has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at Cedar Court, Sheen Lane, East Sheen; the flat he lived in when he was delivering some of his earliest radio reports, including that on Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's return from Munich.
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22/01/2013
Top 10 Gifts for Valentine's Day
Looking for something to impress on Valentine's Day? Sweep your loved one off their feet with perfumes inspired by the roaring twenties, tapestries inspired by Tennyson or even armour fit for a knight to rescue his fair maiden!
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21/01/2013
Top 10 Romantic Escapes
As the most romantic of months approaches, now is the perfect time to start making plans for a weekend escape with your loved one. From breathtaking coastal views to ruins steeped in centuries of romantic tradition, we have everything you need for an unforgettable day out this winter.
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18/01/2013
As Seen on Screen
With awards season now in full swing, it seems only right to celebrate the starring role that our properties have played on screen over the years. From Hollywood movies to TV favourites, how many of our silver screen sensations have you spotted?
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18/01/2013
Winter Weather
A number of our properties across the country have had to close or change their opening times due to the bad weather. So if you are planning a trip, please check if the property you are visiting is affected either by contacting the property directly or by checking the property's page on our website.
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08/01/2013
Blue Plaques Scheme Position Statement
There has been a great deal of interest in the Blue Plaques Scheme and despite inaccurate reports, English Heritage remains committed to the Scheme and it will continue. However, our focus over the next two years will be to reduce a backlog of plaques that have already been agreed and to lay the foundations for a long-term future for the scheme that reduces the cost to the tax payer. For this reason, the scheme is being temporarily closed to new applications while we catch up with the backlog.
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06/12/2012
Fabulous Food: Winter Warmers
Exploring ruins can be chilly work at this time of year, so after a morning spent out and about, what better way to warm up than with a seasonal dish from one of our tearooms? This winter we're serving up homemade pies, hearty stews and tasty soups - so grab a seat, place your order and enjoy!
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30/11/2012
English Heritage Supports Scrap Metal Dealer's Bill
In a speech to the House of Lords, Baroness Andrews, Chair of English Heritage, spoke about the devastating impact heritage crime has on communities, and made an impassioned plea for the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to take these crimes seriously and ensure activities to tackle them are embedded within existing practices at a local level.
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21/11/2012
Heritage Counts
As Heritage Counts reaches its 10th year of findings, research shows that in 2011/12, almost three quarters of adults visited the historic environment, the highest level since official statistics on this were first collected in 2005/06.
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21/11/2012
Victorian Festivities Revived At Belsay Hall
The origins of our Christmas celebrations today can be traced back to the Victorian era and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland, is reviving the traditional Christmas with a special weekend of events dedicated to this fascinating period in history.
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14/11/2012
New Study on England’s Schools 1962-88
English Heritage has published England's Schools 1962-88 , its first major study of post war schools in the country. By providing a clear account of how pedagogical ideas, construction technology and architectural trends prevalent in the decades following WWII have shaped the way different types of schools were built, the study aims to inspire the present generation of school designers and inform the current debate on investment across England's school estate.
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12/11/2012
Grand Historical Weddings for a Grand at Wrest Park
One of English Heritages most prestigious and popular licensed properties, Wrest Park, the fairytale French-style mansion in breathtaking landscaped grounds in Bedfordshire, is offering couples the incredible opportunity to get married for just £1,000.
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02/11/2012
Egypt in England
From cinemas to cemeteries, factories to furnishings, a new exhibition at London's Wellington Arch explores the influence of Ancient Egypt on English architecture and interiors.
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02/11/2012
Roast and Toasts of Christmas Past
What did the Victorians eat for their Christmas dinner? Why do we decorate trees at Christmas? Who was the 'Lord of Misrule'? If you fancy partying Medieval-style or joining Queen Victoria for a royal celebration, take a look at our tips below for a truly historic Christmas.
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12/10/2012
Hunt for Grade II buildings at risk
English Heritage has launched the Heritage at Risk Register 2012 and announced an ambitious programme to find out how the one major element of our heritage not already covered by the Register – the nation’s Grade II listed buildings - can be assessed. Adding those found to be at risk from neglect, decay, damaging alterations or dereliction to the national or local At Risk Registers would be a first step to securing their future.
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27/09/2012
York Cold War Bunker & The Cuban Missile Crisis
This October English Heritage is marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with a series of special events at the York Cold War Bunker. One of the few Cold War buildings in England open to the public, the bunker is a chilling monument to those 13 days in October 1962 when the world held its breath as the Americans and Soviets circled on the brink of nuclear conflict.
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19/09/2012
Suffolk Collection
One of the finest collections of Jacobean portraiture explored. The stories of the paintings and their sitters re-examined.
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05/09/2012
Ultimate Sandcastle Competition Winners Announced
A Devon youngster and a Suffolk man have just been crowned national sandcastle champions after taking part in our Ultimate Sandcastle Competition. All summer long, we've been challenging you to recreate your favourite English Heritage castle out of sand - and my goodness were we impressed with the results! But in the end there could only be two winners…
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19/07/2012
Dover Castle welcomes Modern Games
On top of the stunning medieval Great Tower of Dover Castle last night (18 July 2012), the Olympic Torch was passed from Graham Hutchison, age 52 and Chair of Governors of Aycliffe Community Primary School and Vice Chair of Green Park Primary School in Dover, to Sophie Waller, age 13 from St Edmund's Catholic School, Dover high above the town below and the White Cliffs.
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17/07/2012
Queen Victoria's private beach to open
Queen Victoria's private beach at Osborne, her seaside home on the Isle of Wight, will open to the public for the first time from Friday 27 July. "We have quite a charming beach to ourselves," Victoria wrote in 1845 and it was here that the Queen regularly bathed and where her children learned to swim.
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11/07/2012
Stonehenge Improvements: Work Starts On Site
Work to realise the long-held vision to return Stonehenge to a more tranquil setting and improve its visitor facilities has officially started. Successful fundraising also means that virtually all of the total project cost has now been secured with only £500,000 left to raise, English Heritage has announced.
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09/07/2012
The Ultimate Sandcastle Competition
Sandcastle building has been a favourite beach activity since the dawn of the great British seaside holiday, but in the techno-savvy 21st century it may be in danger of becoming a lost art. So this summer we're launching a free competition on our Facebook page, mixing the digital world with some old fashioned beach fun.
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03/07/2012
Blackpool lights up London
The heritage and history, magic and glamour of Britain's most popular seaside resort will be celebrated in a new English Heritage exhibition at the Quadriga Gallery in London's Wellington Arch.
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29/06/2012
Wedding Showcase Eltham Palace & Gardens
Thursday 27 September 2012 4pm-9pm Brides and Grooms looking for a fairytale location for their wedding day can view glamorous Eltham Palace & Gardens and see just how exquisite their day could be with a complete set up for a ceremony, drinks reception, dinner and dancing.
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25/06/2012
Britain from Above
More than 15,000 images from one of the earliest and most significant collections of aerial photography of the UK have been made freely accessible online to the public for the first time.
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19/06/2012
Royal support for reducing war memorial theft
In Memoriam 2014 was delighted to welcome War Memorials Trust’s Patron HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to the Royal Artillery Memorial. Her Royal Highness marked the memorial with SmartWater as part of a national campaign to protect war memorials.
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23/05/2012
Escape to the Sea
With the weather warming up for summer it's the perfect time to escape to the coast on a relaxing day out or short break. From fairytale castles to tranquil ruins, if you’re craving seaside air, head to one of the properties below and enjoy stunning views, coastal walks - and perhaps an ice cream or three.
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14/05/2012
EU Funding for Neolithic Dating Project
A five-year collaborative project between English Heritage and Cardiff University that aims to construct a more precise chronology of Neolithic civilisations in Europe has been awarded a grant of €2.5m from the European Research Council.
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11/05/2012
English Heritage Angel Awards 2012
The search is on to find winners for this year's English Heritage Angel Awards. The annual competition was founded last year by Andrew Lloyd Webber to reward the efforts of local people in saving their heritage. The Telegraph is media partner for the awards.
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30/04/2012
Join the Imperial Roman Army for a Day
To celebrate the return of the Imperial Roman Army to Chesters Roman Fort this May bank holiday weekend, as well as the 40th anniversary of world-famous Roman re-enactors, the Ermine Street Guard, English Heritage is calling out for any aspiring Romans to join the ranks!
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20/04/2012
English Heritage and Network Rail to Protect Heritage of the Great Western
English Heritage is starting a consultation (18 April - 9 May 2012) on the historic and architectural significance of a number of historic railway buildings, bridges and tunnels along the 116 miles of track of the Great Western main line, which runs from London's Paddington Station to Bristol's Temple Meads, including several slightly later branch lines.
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19/04/2012
Rare Medieval Treasures Found At Furness Abbey
An extremely rare medieval silver-gilt crozier and bejewelled ring discovered during emergency repairs to the ruins of Furness Abbey in Cumbria – one of the great monasteries of England and in the care of English Heritage – will go on display at the Abbey over the May bank holiday weekend (Friday 4 - Monday 7 May 2012). The head of the crozier or staff is particularly beautiful and is decorated with gilded silver medallions showing the Archangel Michael defeating a dragon.
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16/04/2012
Tv Presenter Visits Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory is well known for its links to the Vikings and last week, historian turned TV presenter, Neil Oliver, stopped by for the filming of a new BBC television documentary, about the history of the Vikings.
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30/03/2012
Victory Returns to Housesteads
A winged statue of the Roman goddess Victory has returned to Housesteads Roman Fort to mark the start of a new chapter in its history, as English Heritage opens a new and improved museum to the public this Saturday (31 March).
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30/03/2012
New Blood in Traditional Building Skills
Twenty-four trainees have newly graduated from the £1.7m Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme, a pioneering work-placement programme that started four years ago to help address the skills shortage currently being encountered in the heritage sector.
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27/03/2012
Museum Finishing Touches
After months of preparation, English Heritage staff have been busy putting the finishing touches to the new museum at Housesteads Roman Fort, ahead of its re-opening to the public this Saturday (March 31).
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13/03/2012
Actor Narrates new Housesteads Film
English Heritage has enlisted the help of the British movie star, Bernard Hill, to narrate a film in the new museum at Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall. The film is part of the Housesteads redevelopment project, which sees English Heritage, National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority working in partnership to improve the site and enhance the visitor experience.
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29/02/2012
Character Brought to Life by Housesteads
A talented member of the English Heritage team at Housesteads Roman Fort has been able to put her own artistic stamp on the forthcoming exhibition by designing a series of illustrations which will feature throughout the site when it re-opens this spring.
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29/02/2012
Beatles Homes Celebrated With Grade II Listing
Today Paul McCartney and John Lennon's childhood homes have been listed at Grade II, celebrating the huge cultural and historic associations that the two houses have as the place where The Beatles composed and rehearsed many of their early hits. They were listed by the Tourism and Heritage Minister, John Penrose, on the advice of English Heritage.
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28/02/2012
Talent Chosen from Far and Wide
English Heritage has now selected the voices which will feature in the recital of a legendary Scottish border ballad at Carlisle Castle's new historical exhibition, opening this spring.
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27/02/2012
Heritage Schools
Education Secretary Michael Gove is to ask English Heritage to draw up a list of local historical sites so schoolchildren can visit them and be inspired by "our rich island story".
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31/01/2012
Traffic Regulation Order on A344 granted
English Heritage is today (31 January 2012) delighted that Wiltshire Council has made the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the section of the A344 between Airman's Corner, the site of the new Visitor Centre, and Byway 12.
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17/01/2012
Valentine’s Gifts for Noble Knights and Fair Maidens
'Tis almost the month of St Valentine, and fair maidens await their noble knights bearing tokens of esteem. But tear not out thy hair; saddle thy noble steed and ride posthaste to the shop of English Heritage, where Valentine's gifts await those in search of jewels, swords, historic gardening accessories and enough adventures to fill a lifetime.
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09/01/2012
EH As Seen on Screen
Sites, camera, action! Many of our properties have taken a starring role on the silver screen, providing the locations and backdrops for a number of blockbuster movies, hit television shows and famous music videos. Here are just a few top picks from the collection.
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09/12/2011
Go Behind the Scenes with Chief Executive Simon Thurley
From welcoming an impressive cast of English royalty to undergoing years of painstaking modern restoration work, the spectacular castles of Kenilworth and Bolsover have 900 years of fascinating stories to tell. Hear some of the most intriguing - both past and present - on a special tour and lunch with our Chief Executive and Curatorial Director.
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01/12/2011
Lighting-Up Stonehenge at Night
There has been an interesting debate following a call that Stonehenge should be lit up at night. As the stones are in our care, we have to consider whether introducing light onto the monument and into the World Heritage Site will genuinely enhance people’s appreciation and understanding of Stonehenge.
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29/11/2011
Castle Carvings Explained in New Exhibition
The mysterious wall carvings of Carlisle Castle’s Keep have always been thought to be the work of prisoners that were held captive there during its turbulent past. Some recent research by English Heritage, however, suggests some very surprising results.
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28/11/2011
Panoramas of Lost London
In the spring of 2010 English Heritage mounted an exhibition of highlights from Lost London at Kenwood House. Enlarged to poster size, the true quality of the ‘lost’ detail was revealed to astonished visitors that attended in record numbers.
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11/11/2011
Blue Plaque for Richard Burton
Actor Michael Sheen - currently playing Hamlet at the Young Vic theatre in London - has today (11 November 2011) joined English Heritage to celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest classical and Shakespearean actors, Richard Burton (1925 - 1984).
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01/11/2011
A344 Stopping Up Order
The long-awaited transformation of the Stonehenge landscape moved a step closer today (1 November 2011) as the Government agreed sections of two roads running near the stones can be closed to traffic.
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31/10/2011
Winners of the English Heritage Angel Awards
The winners of the first English Heritage Angel Awards, founded earlier this year by Andrew Lloyd Webber to celebrate the efforts of local people in rescuing their heritage, were announced at a gala ceremony in London’s West End today (Monday 31st October).
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27/10/2011
Carols, Choirs & Christmas Shopping
For a Christmas shopping experience you will remember, why not visit a historical property as part of your day! Some of the best places in the country for festive fun and shopping are located near to some of English Heritage’s properties.
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21/10/2011
Sleepovers Fit for a King
Travel back in time with the whole family and experience a memorable night's sleep at Pendennis Castle this winter with the Castle Sleepovers on 15 February and 23 March 2012.
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19/10/2011
Industrial Heritage at Risk Revealed
The largest ever research project into the condition of England's industrial heritage was published today (Wednesday 19 October, 2011) by English Heritage together with its annual 'Heritage at Risk Register'.
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17/10/2011
Winter Events for Gardeners: Tips from the Experts
As the sun begins to dust off his hat and the frost recedes for the spring, English Heritage gardens become awash with fresh colours as flowers and plants start to peek out from the soils. Come and enjoy the flowering buds as they blossom into spectacular gardens.
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06/10/2011
Autumn Colour Photo Competition
Fancy yourself as a budding photographer? Get out and explore the fabulous autumn colour at English Heritage Properties, take your best photos and one could appear on our Home Page over the season!
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23/09/2011
Autumn Colour
As summer recedes for another year, English Heritage sites across the country are bronzed over with autumn colours. From the evergreen hedges of formal gardens to wild woodland and exotic plan havens; grab your coat and come and explore these stunning sites.
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16/09/2011
3D Stonehenge Model Unveiled
A detailed survey of every stone that makes up Stonehenge using the latest technology, including a new scanner on loan from Z+F UK that has never before been used on a heritage project in this country, has resulted in the most accurate digital model ever produced of the world famous monument.
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07/09/2011
Rich Autumn Feasts and Moreish Winter Treats
As the air grows cold and frost begins to glisten in the early morning sun, English Heritage properties around the country would like you to taste and enjoy produce from their orchards and kitchen gardens. From awesome apple desserts to homely cottage pies, sample gastronomic delights in our beautiful historic surroundings.
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26/08/2011
DCMS appoints five new Commissioners for English Heritage
John Penrose, the Minister for Tourism and Heritage, has appointed Baroness Young OBE; Professor Peter Draper; Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence KCVO, CB, ADC; Martin Moore; and Graham Morrison as Commissioners of English Heritage. The appointments are for four years, beginning on 1 September 2011.
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02/08/2011
Wrest Park Revived
After decades behind virtually closed doors, its treasures overgrown and largely unknown, English Heritage is reviving one of Britain's most important, yet most secret, gardens - Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.
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29/07/2011
Summer Escapes
With summer almost here, it's time to start planning some relaxing days out – or even a short break. Here are our top places to escape to in the summer, from hill-top castles and amazing coastal views, to cosy cottages in the country.
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26/07/2011
16 London Underground Stations Listed At Grade II
16 London Underground stations have today (26 July 2011) been listed at Grade ll by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose, on the advice of English Heritage. They include several of the tube stations designed by Leslie Green whose 'ox-blood' red tile facades pioneered the use of a strong and consistent corporate image which is recognised around the world.
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14/07/2011
New book on Dartmoor’s heritage
English Heritage has charted the evolution of Dartmoor's rich archaeology and stunning landscape over millennia in a new book that emphasises the human activities that have shaped the landscape.
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12/07/2011
Festival of History 2011: Top Three Photo Opportunities
Packed full of daring displays, ferocious battles and men in uniform, Festival of History 2011 is an excellent opportunity to capture an impressive photo or two. From half ton cannon guns to soaring Spitfires, here's our round of top photo opportunities at this year's event.
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05/07/2011
English Heritage’s Techno-Treasure Hunt
Congratulations on finding this page - this is the first step in taking part in our Techno-Treasure Hunt! The treasure hunt takes place around Birmingham on Saturday 9 July from 11am to 4pm and will require you to use your Sat Nav, other GPS device or mobile internet to find four secret historic locations.
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01/07/2011
Changes in winter opening times
Learning groups urged to book visits now for this and next summer. We are adjusting our winter opening times (November to March). More properties will be open than ever before but with a few exceptions, all our properties will only be open at weekends during the winter.
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22/06/2011
War Horse Gallops In for the Festival of History 2011
The Festival of History returns to Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire on 16 & 17 July for a blockbuster weekend of clashing swords, thundering hooves and epic battles. One of the highlights this year is a replica WWI trench, recreated by a team who have been working on Steven Spielberg's latest movie War Horse.
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