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Whether your passion is for a particular place or for all our historic sites, your support will help care for the buildings, landscapes and objects that tell the story of England.
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Research is at the heart of everything we do. Knowledge of our sites, properties, gardens and objects is essential so that we can care for them, interpret them and make them meaningful to the public.
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History of Fireworks: Displays which went off with a Bang!
From monks playing with gunpowder to a disastrous pyrotechnic display designed to impress Elizabeth I, here are 4 tales from the long history of fireworks.
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Save Our Story - Wall Paintings
Restoring these precious wall paintings is like drawing back the curtain on the lives of those who shaped who we are. But sadly, dozens of these irreplaceable treasures have deteriorated so much that they could disappear forever.
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Visit a historic home, castle or abbey near you, or plan a getaway to help you celebrate the festive season or ring in the new year. Explore our map to find one of our historic places to discover - or rediscover - this winter.
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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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Go behind the scenes at English Heritage properties and discover more about the work we do.
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History of Berwick-Upon-Tweed Castle, Main Guard and Ramparts
A brief history of Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle, Main Guard and Ramparts, built to defend the English border against Scottish invasion.
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New museum opens at Rievaulx Abbey
New visitor centre puts Rievaulx Abbey artefacts on display for the first time in 500 years.
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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.