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How did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions were made popular by Queen Victoria and the royal family in the 19th century. But how did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
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How does English Heritage protect and conserve our precious sites and objects? Information about the science of our conservation work, including pest control and gardens.
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In October 2018, we started work on a new footbridge at Tintagel, recreating the historic crossing from the mainland to the headland.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind London's blue plaques. From the collective struggle of those who fought for the civil rights of British women to the personal experiences of London's LGBTQ+ individuals, every plaque represents an important and fascinating slice of history.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Ever feel like you need to escape the 21st century and get some headspace? The ruins of a great abbey or priory are the perfect place for reflection, contemplation or just a bit of peace and quiet.
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The bunker at the Scarborough headland was one of thousands built across the country to protect volunteers and enable them to report on nuclear blasts if the Cold War ever heated up.
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Cherished by five generations of the Darwin family, ‘Etty’s Box’ is a red leather keepsake box filled with letters, shells, locks of hair and small personal treasures, it offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the domestic world surrounding the Darwin family. The box reveals how women in the household quietly shaped Charles Darwin’s daily life and his enduring legacy.
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From Restoration to Conservation
For two weeks during September 2021, English Heritage carried out repairs to the lintels at Stonehenge, replacing old degraded cement mortar that was used in the late 1950s to prevent weathering and secure the stones in position.