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Two New Trustees appointed to English Heritage
English Heritage has announced the appointment of two new Trustees, both with a history of championing diversity and ethnic minorities.
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A Journey into Witchcraft Beliefs
The history of witchcraft is complex, and often raises more questions than it answers. Where did witches come from? And did they always arrive on broomsticks? We asked Professor Diane Purkiss to take us inside the minds of ordinary people and intellectuals in medieval and early modern England to reveal how the figure of the witch was born.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Discover the romantic and sometimes surprising language of flowers made popular by the Victorians.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Myths, legends and folktales are well established in the fabric of English culture. But where do these often fantastical stories come from? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of these stories, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Significance of Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End demonstrates the origins and development of a great house and its landscape setting over five centuries, in response to changes in fashion and the fortunes of its owners.
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We need volunteers like you to welcome our visitors and bring our heritage sites to life.
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Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to discover the interconnected story of Clifford's Tower and the city of York.
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Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign saw Britain’s power and wealth grow rapidly, its reach extending across the globe. Read advice from our educational experts and historians about studying this period of rapid technological and industrial change, and explore suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.