Search Results
5962 results for %s
News
Appeal for the Return of Iconic Bell to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Charity calls for the return of the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings iconic 18th century bell, as site reopens under the care of English Heritage.
Page
History of Bishop’s Waltham Palace
A history of Bishop's Waltham Palace, one of the fine residences of the medieval Bishops of Winchester, who exercised vast wealth and power in both church and state.
Page
History of Poltross Burn Milecastle
Poltross Burn is one of the best-preserved milecastles, or small forts, along Hadrian’s Wall – the frontier built from AD 122, on the orders of Emperor Hadrian, to define the north-west limit of the Roman Empire.
Page
Princess Beatrice, the youngest of Queen Victoria's nine children, was destined to become her mother's lifelong companion and loyal assistant. As Governor of the Isle of Wight, she had strong links with Carisbrooke Castle.
Page
With longer days and warmer air, many of us are looking to head outdoors and make the most of the beginning of summer this month.
Page
Animating Stonehenge: Setting the scene for the ‘Early Man’ film
We caught up with animator Andy Symanowski to find out how Early Man brings the Stone Age to life. Andy has worked with Aardman for over twenty years on projects like the Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Shaun the Sheep.
Page
A brief history of Hadrian’s Wall, the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years and now a World Heritage Site.
Page
Follow in the Footsteps of Women Who Made History
Pioneering women are commemorated with blue plaques in London, and many of them can be found within a short walk of each other. Use our guide and take a walk to discover the places where these women lived, worked, and made a difference.
Page
A sanctuary for the Magna Carta and prison of Eleanor of Aquitaine, with incredible views and exciting events, there's more to Old Sarum than meets the eye.