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Bayard’s Cove Fort was built in the early 16th century by the townspeople of Dartmouth to protect the town quay.
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From Dover Castle, to Stonehenge to Kenwood, 13 English Heritage sites will be serving the 18th-century treat this summer
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Eight-year-old appointed English Heritage's child executive officer
After a nationwide search involving hundreds of applicants, English Heritage has today appointed a CEO with a difference to help make the wishes of thousands of children come true this summer.
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History of St Catherine’s Castle
Perched on a rocky promontory at the mouth of the river Fowey, St Catherine’s Castle formed part of a chain of defences built in the reign of Henry VIII, to prevent seaborne attacks on the important port of Fowey.
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From 1914 until 1918, British forces fought against the Central Powers in the First World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about how people’s lives changed in an unprecedented way.
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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
English Heritage offers historic sites and collections online
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We're delighted that a number of our Discovery Visit workshops have been recognised with Sandford Awards! Recognising high quality, curriculum-aligned learning, we're proud to offer these to help you bring history to life with your class.
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First World War Conscientious Objectors at Richmond Castle
How 16 conscientious objectors detained at Richmond Castle during the First World War were taken to France, and sentenced to death – a sentence commuted to ten years’ hard labour – for refusing to obey orders.
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The Tudor and Stuart periods were times of great social and religious change in England: invasion threats, a new Church and civil war. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to chart the monumental changes to society and religion during these periods and find suggested activities to try with your students in the classroom or on a school trip.
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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.