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Sources for Audley End House and Gardens
Lists of the main material, written and visual sources for our knowledge and understanding of Audley End.
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History of Baconsthorpe Castle
A brief history of Baconsthorpe Castle, which was intimately linked to the dramatic rise and fall of the Heydon family between the 15th and 17th centuries.
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Winter Opening for Education Visits
Many of our sites remain open for school visits through the winter season, from November to March, during term-time. Find out more about winter opening and book a visit to explore heritage all year round.
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Find a Norman Castle to visit near you. The Normans built castles across England to administer and control local populations, and many still exist. While the original timber structures are no longer visible, their foundational earthworks remain, and later stone structures now mark the sites of powerful post-conquest Norman architecture.
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Any season is great to go exploring and enjoy the great outdoors, either by yourself or with family or friends. Whether you’re looking for an amble or an invigorating hike, we’ve curated a selection of walks that take in some of our most atmospheric properties.
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Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley – the real story
The story of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley has fascinated people for more than 450 years. They were certainly emotionally dependent on each other throughout their lives, but were they ever really lovers?
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The top dogs at English Heritage sites
Find out about the best canine paintings, statues, skeletons and more connected to our sites.
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10 surprising facts about the Wrest Park Collection Store
The Wrest Park Collection Store is a treasure trove home to over 160,000 objects from ancient pottery to 18th century staircases. Rose Arkle tells us more.
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A brief history of Mount Grace Priory, the penultimate Carthusian foundation in England and the last monastery to be founded in medieval Yorkshire.