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Modern bayeux tapestry unveiled
New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.
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The Sites that Changed History
Whether it’s a prehistoric monument built around 5,600 years ago, or the abbey founded by William the Conqueror to atone for his actions during the Norman Conquest, our experts select some of the historic properties in our care that changed the course of history on the British Isles.
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Wellington's Dinner service returns to Waterloo Gallery
200th anniversary of ceramic gift On display from 1 April
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At the start of April 2015, English Heritage separated into two different bodies. A new charity retaining the name English Heritage now looks after the National Heritage Collection - the stone circles, great castles and abbeys, historic houses and all the other unique sites that were in English Heritage's direct care.
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NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS: TRY A MEDIEVAL SOUL CAKE AS ENGLISH HERITAGE CASTLES STAY OPEN AFTER DARK
English Heritage has re-created medieval sweet treat for Halloween From Battle Abbey and Framlingham Castle to Eltham Palace, an “unlucky” 13 English Heritage sites are offering the special historic treat to trick or treaters Trick or treat sessions run from 28-31 October
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Knights
Currently knighthood is granted by the Queen in recognition of a great achievement. Pop culture would have you believe that the knights of old were gallant, chivalric heroes. But how accurate is this depiction? Read on to find out more about the real life medieval knights. Here are 5 things you might not know about knights:
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The story of the Norman Conquest – August 1066
Join the people of 1066 telling their story in just 140 characters. By August Harold must have been feeling smug; time was ticking for the Normans to sail.
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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.
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Divine Retribution at the Jewel Tower, Westminster
How the 14th-century monks of Westminster Abbey interpreted the ‘wretched death’ of their hated next-door neighbour, the Keeper of the Palace of Westminster, as celestially ordained.
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Ready for more? Round three of The Biggest Quiz in History* features questions about Queen Victoria and Albert, the First and Second World Wars and even anagrams of some of your favourite English Heritage sites... get those thinking caps on!