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The fascinating story of Clifford's Tower will finally be told thanks to a major investment by English Heritage into this York landmark.
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Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
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As restless spirits start to stir this Halloween, we asked our fearless Ghost Tales guides to share a few of their spookiest stories from our haunted houses, abbeys and castles.
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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've put together the top 20 most listened to episodes from the English Heritage Podcast, covering everything from Stonehenge, to Roman Britain, medieval life, famous historical figures and English folklore and traditions.
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Stay where kings and queens have visited, owned, and were even held prisoner at our historic sites. Many sites in our care were former homes to some of England's most famous kings and queens. Take a look at some of our holiday cottages with royal connections.
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Learn: the Coronation of King Charles III
If you’re exploring the Coronation with your class, what better place to do that than at one of our sites, many of which have links to, and have played a huge part in, royal history. Bring your teaching to life and embed your students’ learning with a visit this term.
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An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
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Battle Abbey Collection Highlights
Battle Abbey's collection holds some intriguing objects that help tell its 900-year story and shed light on the daily life of the medieval monks.
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Richmond Castle: History and Stories
Richmond Castle is one of the finest and most complete 11th-century fortresses in the country. With a history that spans centuries, from the Norman Conquest to the First World War, there is much to discover about this fascinating site.