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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
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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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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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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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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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Find out how to book your next group day out to Pevensey Castle. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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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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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.
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"The English are noted among foreigners for their persistent drinking.” observed John of Salisbury, Bishop of Chartres from 1176-80. But whatever they thought of the English reputation for drunkenness, the Normans appear to have had no problem with joining in our frolics…
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Founded in the early years of the Norman Conquest, Totnes Castle stands at the highest point of historic Totnes town. A fine example of a motte-and-bailey castle, it has impressive Norman earthworks and a later stone keep.