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Romans descend on Hadrian's Wall for weekend of Battle
Roman and Barbarian re-enactors stage full weekend of performances New Barbarian Night Attack introduces atmospheric ritual after dusk
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The history of Osborne myrtle in royal weddings
Will Meghan Markle will follow royal tradition and carry a sprig of myrtle from Osborne, like her new family have since the reign of Queen Victoria?
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Grime’s Graves is the most excavated and best understood prehistoric mining site in England with over 30 of the mineshafts investigated by archaeologists since 1868. Learn more about some of the more recently discovered objects objects made and used by prehistoric people at Grime’s Graves.
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Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 145–211) was born in what is now Libya and became Roman emperor in AD 193 after a ruthless campaign against his rivals. He rose from relative mediocrity to start a new dynasty and his tenure as emperor was characterised by battling usurpers and brutal military campaigns in Parthia and Britain. Although his campaigns to the north of Hadrian’s Wall were cut short by his death, their effects on the frontier are visible to this day.
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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.
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Significance of Berry Pomeroy Castle
Each of the three main elements of Berry Pomeroy Castle – late medieval fortress, Elizabethan mansion and Jacobean extension – was in the forefront of design for its day
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Research on Berry Pomeroy Castle
Our understanding of the history of Berry Pomeroy Castle has been transformed during the past 20 years by archaeology and by documentary research.
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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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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.