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English Heritage uncovers blueprint for dissolving the monasteries by trusted advisor to Henry VIII

A previously unseen historic document giving vital insight into the Dissolution of the Monasteries has been uncovered by English Heritage. Overlooked for almost 500 years, the document details the process of suppressing Furness Abbey, the first of England’s “greater” monasteries* to be destroyed, and was unearthed by English Heritage Senior Properties Historian, Dr Michael Carter, at the National Archives.

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Ahoy! English Heritage recruits its first female pirate

A female pirate will take to the rigging at English Heritage properties for the first time this summer, the charity announced today (Tuesday 19 July 2022). Sword fighting 18-year-old Freyja Eagling will be the first woman to pick up a pistol and choose a life of piracy with English Heritage. Starting at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall on Tuesday 26 July, Freyja will also visit Dover Castle in Kent and Scarborough Castle in North Yorkshire as part of English Heritage’s new series of summer events, Pirates!

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English Heritage honours Welsh philosopher and preacher with blue plaque

– Dr Richard Price commemorated in London on 300th anniversary of his birth – BBC’s Huw Edwards describes Price as “a mathematical genius and forward-thinking philosopher and theologian whose influence is still felt today”

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English Heritage uncovers evidence of lost saint

15th century monastic manuscript names St Thurstan, Archbishop of York

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Dame Peggy Ashcroft commemorated with a blue plaque

Actress Dame Peggy Ashcroft is remembered at her childhood home in Croydon with a blue plaque.

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World-class art collection opens to the public

Ranger’s House in Greenwich, home to a world-class art collection, opens to the public today (Monday 23 July) following a re-presentation project by English Heritage.

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English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles

The castles of England have survived sieges and bombardments, attacking armies and wars but today according to the conservation charity English Heritage, castles are facing a new threat – invasive weeds, penetrating damp and severe weather.

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History of St John’s Abbey Gate

A brief history and description of St John’s Abbey Gate, which is all that remains of the Benedictine abbey of St John the Baptist, Colchester

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Historic sites to visit in England for free

You can visit some of England's amazing historic places for free - no ticket required. Here's a selection of the most spectacular sites we have in our care with free entry for all.

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HITCH, Private Frederick, V.C. (1856-1913)

Blue Plaque commemorating hero of Rorke's Drift Private Frederick Hitch at 62 Cranbrook Road, Turnham Green, London W4 2LJ, London Borough of Hounslow.