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Wanted: Child Executive Officer
English Heritage, the charity that looks after over 400 historic places across England, from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall, has today launched a nationwide search for its first ever CEO (Child Executive Officer).
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What did Neolithic people drink at feasts?
It’s traditional to have an alcoholic drink at a celebration or a feast. But what did they drink thousands of years ago at Neolithic feasts? Were they drinking ale?
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Come Play ft. TV's Taskmaster at Belsay Hall
It’s all fun and games at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.
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Stamford Bridge: The Other Battle of 1066
Before the Battle of Hastings there was another pivotal power struggle in 1066: the Battle of Stamford Bridge. English Heritage's Katy Carter investigates.
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Rievaulx Abbey museum renovation underway
English Heritage is redesigning Rievaulx Abbey's visitor centre and museum, putting rare artefacts on public display for the first time.
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The Role of Women on Hadrian’s Wall
The women who once lived on Hadrian’s Wall are often forgotten. We asked curator Frances McIntosh to explain what life for women in Roman Britain was like.
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Explore the gardens at Witley Court. Survivor of a devastating fire in the early 20th century, Witley's romantic gardens are full of delights. A spectacular lake, a vast fountain of Perseus and Andromeda, and colourful French parterre are just some of the highlights of what was one of the grandest estates in England.
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Why you should leave up your Christmas decorations until February
To bring cheer to the winter months, follow medieval tradition and keep your Christmas decorations up until 2 February