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Introduction to Victorian England
Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this long reign, the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth. Many of the intellectual and cultural achievements of this period are still with us today.
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This Halloween, make your own paper lantern featuring the spooky silhouette of one of England's historic castles or abbeys. Print out one of our six templates and follow the instructions below to create yours. Then, take it along to one of our popular Halloween events for both kids and grown-ups.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round 3
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round three of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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We've brought together ideas for studying your local history by using our sites across the country. Use our site-specific pages as inspiration to help you bring local stories to life for your pupils.
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Enjoy sights, sounds and sensations from England’s past at our sites across the country this summer.
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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
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With two bank holiday weekends and the half term break this month, we’ve got lots of historical inspiration for all ages.
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Why do we eat pancakes on pancake day?
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is on 13 Februrary in 2018. We asked Sam Bilton about the history of the celebration. She’s also found an 18th-century recipe for a kind of pancake pie for you to try at home – the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat.
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Best sites for kids: Member recommendations
We asked our members which sites are their children’s favourites
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May is an action-packed month at our historic places, and it can be hard to keep on top of it all. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to the top 5 things you won’t want to miss this month, from real live medieval jousting to beautiful historic gardens in bloom.