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Watch our video on the building of Tintagel bridge in Cornwall and discover the history behind the site.
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Stonehenge in the 1930s and 40s: Protecting the Landscape
As part of our series on the care of Stonehenge since 1918, tracing the care and conservation of Stonehenge since 1918, Mark Bowden looks at how the Stonehenge landscape changed in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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On 16 May 1568, a small fishing boat carried Mary Queen of Scots across the Solway Firth from Scotland to England. Two days later she was escorted to Carlisle Castle. Why did she seek refuge in England, and how did her two-month stay at Carlisle turn into a lifetime of captivity?
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For over 100 years, Annie Wainwright’s pencil-drawn face has looked out from the walls of a military cell at Richmond Castle. Read about the woman portrayed in the best-known and most reproduced of all 2,300 graffiti in the building.
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Spooky stories and gruesome tales
After reading these ghost tales of bloody battles, gruesome executions and unexplained paranormal phenomena, you might need a strong stomach to visit any of the English Heritage properties on our list of top creepy sites.
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History of Blackfriars, Gloucester
The Dominican friary of Gloucester Blackfriars is one of the best-preserved urban monasteries in England, which at its peak was home to between 30 and 40 friars,
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Charles Darwin Archive Recognised by UNESCO
Documentary heritage relating to the life and work of Charles Darwin has been recognised on the prestigious UNESCO International Memory of the World Register, highlighting its critical importance to global science and the necessity of its long-term preservation and accessibility. The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme serves as the documentary heritage equivalent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, protecting invaluable records that tell the story of human civilisation.
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Discover all the inspiration you need for great days out and creative crafts this month.