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We're shining the spotlight on the reasons why our teams love the historic buildings and sites that we care for and taking a closer look at the hidden histories of these fantastic places to visit.
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The Victorian era spans the 63 years of Queen Victoria’s reign over Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. It was a period of rapid advancement in science, industry and the arts, and saw great political and social reform. Many of these advancements have helped to shape the world as we know it today.
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What does it take to be a curator, historian or archaeologist? As part of our partnership with Google Arts & Culture, hear from five top experts at English Heritage about what their jobs involve and where their passions lie.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
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 two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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For round two of the The Biggest Quiz in History* we'll test your knowledge with 25 questions about sieges, blue plaques, abbeys, kings and queens and much more.
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Between Christmas and New Year 2023, we invited you to submit your photos to our end-of-year #EHCaptured competition. Hundreds of you did and we loved looking through all of your submissions. Entries were shortlisted by our Social Media team, before the overall winner and runners-up were selected by an award-winning photographer. Congratulations to the winners who will receive some special prizes from the English Heritage Shop.
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An Introduction to Early Medieval England (c.410–1066)
The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. But the period is also one of the most challenging to understand.
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Easter traditions, crafts and recipes
Find Easter craft activity ideas, seasonal Easter recipes and traditional Easter history.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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The ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards Kings of Scotland. They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton of the 14th-century church's east end.