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From Norman earthworks to mighty royal fortresses and from Cornwall to Northumberland, these castles and forts tell the turbulent and often surprising story of power, war and siege in England.
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Hurst Castle’s importance lies in its strategic location, which made it a vital element in the defence of southern England for four centuries.
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Make jousting an Olympic sport
As Team GB heads to Rio we call on you to sign our petition to help make jousting an Olympic sport.
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Test your knowledge of our sites by identifying them from photographs, with a little help from your 2020 Members' Handbook.
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KING, Ada, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852) a.k.a. Ada Byron
Learn more about the pioneer of computing, Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, and discover her blue plaque at 12 St James's Square, St James's, London, SW1Y 4RB.
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We asked our Facebook followers to name their favourite castle in England, and hundreds of you voted for the places you love.
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The English Civil Wars were a catastrophic series of conflicts that took place in the middle of the 17th century. Learn more about the wars, the people who lived through them, and how the conflict unfolded at English Heritage sites.