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Learn Along with us: Operation Dynamo
Learn along with us as we explore the story of Operation Dynamo and understand how Dover Castle played a role in this heroic rescue.
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"Don't forget the turnip this Halloween" says English Heritage
Amid fears of a pumpkin shortage this Halloween, English Heritage is calling on people to rediscover the original carved decoration, the humble turnip and the original 'roots of Halloween. By way of inspiration, English Heritage has installed a number of ghoulishly carved turnips at Dover Castle as part of its week of half-term Halloween events taking place across the country this October.
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.
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The Sergeant Major's House, Dover Castle, Kent
Situated inside the castle's historic walls, this spacious and elegant four-storey Georgian building has its own grounds with captivating views over the town and out to France.
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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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A brief history and description of Hadleigh Castle, built in the 13th century and later a favourite retreat of Edward III.
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Kenilworth Castle rebuilt in Minecraft after standing in ruins for over 300 years
Kenilworth Castle – one of England’s greatest fortresses – has been rebuilt for the first time in Minecraft, the popular online block-building game, English Heritage has revealed today (14 August). The charity is running Minecraft workshops at a number of its castles this summer so that visitors can build some of England’s most famous castles in the shadow of the real thing.
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Creepy Castles To Visit This Halloween
Are you brave enough to climb the highest, mightiest towers and delve into the deepest, darkest tunnels?