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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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Want some inspiration on how to spend some of your hard earned holiday? Look to the Romans. They really knew how to relax.
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A history of Beeston Castle, built by Ranulf of Chester in the 1220s on a rocky crag, incorporating part of an Iron Age hillfort.
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History of Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
This is one of the best preserved deserted medieval villages of England, with a remarkable group of earthworks surviving in an unploughed field.
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Find out about the history of the Carthusian religious order in the Middle Ages, and what set the Carthusians apart from other medieval monks.
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5 Inspirational Women From History
Celebrate International Women's Day with English Heritage by learning about 5 pioneering women associated with our sites.
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A brief history of Bolsover Castle, an extraordinary aristocratic retreat created in the 17th century.
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Medieval Season at Battle Abbey Timetable
Join us at Battle Abbey for six weeks of medieval themed fun and activities. Discover the fearsome beasts that inspired the illuminated manuscripts of English monasteries, and come face to face with medieval villains and the punishments they endured. With a different theme each week, there's plenty to keep your little lords and ladies occupied this summer.
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100 Years of Care: Early Excavations and Restoration at Stonehenge
It’s 100 years since local barrister Cecil Chubb and his wife, Mary, gave Stonehenge to the nation. To mark the anniversary we’re publishing a series of blog posts tracing the care and conservation of Stonehenge since 1918.
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Most English Heritage sites have a spine-chilling story of the supernatural associated with them. Michael Carter and Dale Townshend reveal some of the ghost stories connected with our abbeys and priories.