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Introducing the unsung heroes who played their part in shaping the stories of our sites.
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Chairman's Lecture: Charles Darwin's living laboratory at Down House
In 1859, while living at Down House in Kent, Charles Darwin published his theory of natural selection in his book On the Origin of Species. The garden at Down House was Darwin’s ‘living laboratory’, where he conducted hundreds of experiments on the natural world. In her lecture on 7 February, Emily Parker, landscape advisor, took us behind the scenes of the project to reveal more about those experiments and the role they played in informing his groundbreaking theories.
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Members' Lecture: A merry monastic Christmas
Drawing on evidence from monasteries including Battle, Rievaulx and Whitby, this lecture by Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter (originally aired on 13 December 2022) reveals when the medieval Christmas started, how long it lasted, what it meant for the daily routines of the monks and nuns, and how it was an excuse for feasting, singing carols, hospitality, gift-giving and ruinous expense!
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Bird spotting at English Heritage sites
A practical guide to spotting common and rare birds at English Heritage sites throughout the year.
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The history of English strawberries
Explore the origins of the English strawberry and its long connection with Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis tournament. Plus, we share a tasty traditional recipe for a strawberry tart with snow cream.
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Many people herald Halloween as an Americanised festival of ghosts and ghouls – but did you realise that most of the activities associated with this time of year are rooted in European folklore and tradition?
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What are soul cakes and what's their link with Halloween?
Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explores the tradition of soul cakes and their link with Halloween.
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Monastic mini-breaks: How to holiday like a monk
Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explores how medieval monks used to holiday.
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We delve into the travel diaries of Charles Monck, owner of Belsay Estate, who went on his Grand Tour in 1804–6. The records combine Monck’s emotive responses to the ancient sites he visited with his detailed sketches and descriptions. They give us a rare insight into his experience and how this may have influenced the redesign of the Belsay estate on his return.
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Dissolution of the Monasteries
The Dissolution of the Monasteries saw the destruction of Britain’s monastic buildings and the dispossession of the monks and nuns, but what became of their sacred treasures? Senior properties historian Michael Carter reveals why only a tiny proportion of these monastic assets survive today.