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In 597, St Augustine arrived in England to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. Virtually every modern description of this mission mentions Queen Bertha of Kent. She has gone down in legend as the Christian queen who influenced her pagan husband, King Æthelberht, in Augustine’s favour. But who was Bertha?
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Women in Male Monasteries: An Illicit Presence?
Strict rules were in place to ensure that monks had minimal contact with women in medieval monasteries. But could they even have functioned without women?
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Places to visit between Christmas and New Year
Wrap up the year with a memorable day out at our properties. We’re open between Christmas and New Year for you to explore England’s history.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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Terrifying tales: the Kids Rule! guide to medieval ghosts
Discover what medieval ghosts were like (and what to do if you meet one), plus some spooky stories connected to English Heritage sites!
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England’s history is interwoven with the threads of myth, legend and folklore. These stories shape our understanding of our past and our present. Join us as we tell tales from England’s past and uncover the history behind them, from St George to sea-monsters, medieval ghosts and buried treasure.
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Use our helpful guides to plan the best family day out at historic places around the country.
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History of Wheeldale Roman Road
The history of the Wheeldale monument, long believed to be a Roman road, but now thought more likely to be a medieval feature or prehistoric boundary.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund
Since we became a charity in 2015, many of our projects have benefited from over £50 million in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. In its 30th anniversary year, we say thank you to the National Lottery players.