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Prepare to be tricked and treated this October. We’ve got plenty of Halloween events happening across the country for all ages – from haunted castles, creepy crafts, illuminated abbeys and after-hours fright nights!
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Pevensey Castle Collection Highlights
Explore these highlights from the collection of Roman and medieval objects excavated at Pevensey Castle to find out about the everyday experience of the people who lived and worked there.
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The man who built Dover Castle's great tower was one of England's greatest kings – Henry II. He also built the largest European empire of his age, the Angevin Empire, stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees.
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The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
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Lost medieval carol recorded for new Battle Abbey exhibition
A long forgotten medieval carol has been discovered by English Heritage and recorded for a new exhibition at Battle Abbey
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Learn: Dover Castle Through Time
The site of Dover Castle has witnessed over two thousand years of England's history. Perched above the famous White Cliffs, the castle has played a vital role in local, national and international events from medieval sieges to the Second World War.
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For more than a century after the Battle of Hastings, all substantial stone buildings in England were built in the Norman style, which was superseded from the later 12th century by a new style – the Gothic.
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Top 5 Things To Do in December
This December, we’ve got plenty of inspirational ideas for the festive season! Find a fun-filled Christmas event near you, go on an immersive journey through Neverland at Kenwood, get the kids making crafts, and find a relaxing winter walk for the Twixmas period.
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King Charles III added to iconic royal ruler
Old-style Elizabeth II rulers can be swapped at English Heritage shops free of charge. Greg Rutherford jumps giant version of ruler, to be installed at Kenilworth Castle for Coronation weekend. New research shows Kings and Queens seen as integral to English identity and Elizabeth II most popular monarch of all time