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Separating the curds from the whey: why did we start making cheese?
The British love of cheese is not a new phenomenon. Discover how cheese was a part of the Neolithic diet then have a go at making it yourself.
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10 Sites to visit this Half Term
Make history at our sites this half-term. Here we've put together ten of the best sites to visit with the kids, from battle grounds and castle forts to country houses and coastal views.
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Prehistoric travel and networks
The arrival of farming, the building of great communal monuments and the knowledge of metalworking all transformed prehistoric Britain. These ideas didn’t spring up overnight. Instead, they were probably brought to Britain from the Continent by small groups or even individuals, demonstrating the importance of networks in the period.
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England United - from Kane to Sterling, English Heritage brings together over 32,000 surnames on the England flag and says, “we all play a part in shaping England’s future"
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Mary Macarthur celebrated with first Blue Plaque of the year
English Heritage unveils first blue plaque of the year for trade unionist and women's rights activist Mary Macarthur on the eve of International Women's Day
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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.
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With fascinating stories and worlds so different from our own today, it's perhaps little surprise that many game developers have based their creations upon — or drawn inspiration from — England's rich history.
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Prepare to be tricked and treated this October. We’ve got plenty of Halloween events happening across the country for all ages – from haunted castles, creepy crafts, illuminated abbeys and after-hours fright nights!
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History of Stanton Drew Circles and Cove
A history of Stanton Drew Circles and Cove, the third largest collection of standing stones in England.