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Faithful Subject or Rebel? A 14th-century Knight and a Protest Poem
In 1342 Sir Laurence Ludlow of Stokesay Castle was arrested by the king for failing to collect taxes. Was he connected with a protest poem composed at the time?
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A Short Break in the West Midlands
A long weekend in the west midlands has a lot to offer, so we've put together this guide to the best things to see and do in the region.
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World's oldest alcoholic drink making a trendy comeback
Mead — the world's oldest alcoholic drink — is fast becoming the new drink of choice for experimental cocktail lovers.
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The Massacre at Clifford’s Tower
One of the worst anti-Semitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in York in 1190.
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Combining a royal castle and medieval cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, Old Sarum is one of the most historically significant sites in southern England.
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History’s Oldest Alcoholic Drink Back on the Menu
Mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, is making a comeback, English Heritage announced today (29 November), with the charity revealing it sells a bottle of the ancient tipple every 10 minutes. The drink is hot on the heels of its younger and hipper cousin, gin, as sales growth increased by an average of 10% year on year for the past three years. English Heritage is the UK’s largest retailer of mead and for those yet to experience the drink, the charity will be offering a free sample to enjoy at its sites this winter.
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Experience spring with all of its scents, shades and sounds with a walk around one of our historic gardens.
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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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Top 5 Things To Do in September
This September, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help inspire your visits. Enjoy a host of showstopping events, find inspiration for memorable family days out, or uncover places that have inspired iconic English literature. Read on to discover fascinating people, must-see places and captivating videos.