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ENGLISH HERITAGE UNVEILS MYSTERIOUS CCTV IMAGE AND HAUNTING NEW TALES FROM HISTORIC SITES
From whispers of ghostly piano music to figures fading into the mist, a spine-tingling array of new ghostly goings on have been reported by English Heritage staff based in the charity’s castles, abbeys and historic houses across the country.
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At Belsay Hall a number of different and beautiful decorative wallpapers once formed the backdrop to the living spaces. Recent surveying and conservation of the wallpapers has helped us understand more about the different designs and methods of production.The wallpaper is also an interesting key to understanding the people of the house, from its 19th-century owners and servants to those who were later stationed there during the Second World War.
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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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Discover a new and unique collection of refined upholstery inspired by historical landmarks and influential individuals that shaped centuries of culture and tradition, brought to you by The Branded Furniture Company and English Heritage.
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An unexpected history of daffodils and how to spot a historic hybrid variety.
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Members' exclusive winter wallpapers
Help yourself and download one of our exclusive desktop or mobile screen wallpaper images
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The festive season is here and our historic places are alive with carols, crafts and Christmas cheer. Enjoy a traditional carol concert at Rievaulx Abbey, experience Christmas on the home front at Dover Castle and meet Father Christmas himself at historic places all over England.
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Test your knowledge of our sites' summer links with our 20 questions quiz from the Summer 2023 edition of your Members' Magazine.
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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.