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On the eve of the Battle of Hastings anniversary and the annual re-enactment of that battle, a new English Heritage podcast reveals that the person who directed the very first re-enactment in 1932 was the country’s first self-proclaimed female pageant master and someone who subverted the gender norms of the inter-war years.
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English Heritage Resumes Work to Save Historic Sites
English Heritage has started its first conservation projects since lockdown, including major works at Pevensey Castle in Sussex, a Saxon shore fort intrinsically linked to the Battle of Hastings. The project, to remove the extensive vegetation growth that covered parts of the castle has revealed key historical features, previously hidden from both visitors and historians alike. Evolving from Roman fort to Norman castle, and even put back into action during the Second World War, Pevensey Castle is most famous as the landing place for William the Conqueror’s army in 1066. But important elements of this historically important site have been hidden away for decades, including an entire Roman bastion – standing at over 9 metres tall.
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NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS: TRY A MEDIEVAL SOUL CAKE AS ENGLISH HERITAGE CASTLES STAY OPEN AFTER DARK
English Heritage has re-created medieval sweet treat for Halloween From Battle Abbey and Framlingham Castle to Eltham Palace, an “unlucky” 13 English Heritage sites are offering the special historic treat to trick or treaters Trick or treat sessions run from 28-31 October
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A list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of Whitby Abbey
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High quality, hard-wearing limestone flooring inspired by English Heritage historic sites
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We've brought together ideas for studying your local history by using our sites across the country. Use our site-specific pages as inspiration to help you bring local stories to life for your pupils.
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South East Discounted Partner Attractions
Use your English Heritage membership to get discounted entry at these independent attractions in the South East.
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Our lead historican, Dr Andrew Hann, has worked with the genealogists at Findmypast to uncover more of Auberon Herbert's story.
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Go behind the scenes at English Heritage properties and discover more about the work we do.
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Winter Opening for Education Visits
Many of our sites remain open for school visits through the winter season, from November to March, during term-time. Find out more about winter opening and book a visit to explore heritage all year round.