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The whole family can enjoy a day out at one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge. Stand in the ancient landscape to imagine life 5,000 years ago. Learn more about prehistoric life in the state-of-the-art visitor centre. Step inside reconstructed Neolithic houses where ancient people would have lived and slept. There's lots to enjoy for kids and adults alike at this World Heritage Site.
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Takeover day 2016 launches at Stonehenge
Young people take over social media, guided tours and more to get them engaged with heritage and culture.
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Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to the unsung champions of heritage
Stonehenge has been temporarily illuminated with images of 'unsung heritage champions' from across the UK, including one of its own staff members.
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100 YEARS OF STONEHENGE AMONG KEY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES
2018 is set to be a big year for English Heritage, with a series of special events to commemorate some of the England's historical milestones.
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Whenever you visit an ancient place, or look at an artefact, there are features that immediately stand out. But look again, perhaps a little more closely, and you’ll be rewarded. Mary-Ann Ochota explores the hidden histories of four of the historic places within our care.
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7 innovations of the people who built Stonehenge
Discover how the Neolithic people that built Stonehenge lived and used technology in one of the most significant turning points in history.
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Wanted: Child Executive Officer
English Heritage, the charity that looks after over 400 historic places across England, from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall, has today launched a nationwide search for its first ever CEO (Child Executive Officer).
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The unconquerable: Attitudes to the sun throughout history
Dr Jennifer Wexler explores how people throughout different periods of English history have viewed the sun and its importance.
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Read advice from our historians and learning experts on how to tell your Neolithic from your Bronze Age, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.