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10 Lesser-Known Inspirational Women From History Who ‘Made It Happen’
In part one of Sam Kinchin-Smith’s rundown of some of the less well-known awesome females from the histories of our places, he considers an abbess, a widow, a mystic, a Royalist and an enthusiastic house-builder.
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Watch our past Members' lectures, covering topics including monastic Christmas, prehistory and the imagination, the Battle of Hastings, life and death in a medieval castle and much more besides.
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The four centuries between William of Normandy’s victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Richard III’s defeat at Bosworth in 1485 witnessed great changes in England – including in culture, religion, language and architecture.
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So many English kings and queens have associations with English Heritage sites, and their stories are woven into the history of these glorious reminders of royalty past. Discover royal tales of legend, romance, conflict and escape.
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The Tudor period saw the gradual evolution of England’s medieval army into a larger, firearm-wielding force supported by powerful ships and formidable gun forts to protect the country from the threat of invasion.
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Not just cricket: 7 sports played at our historic places
While the rules and attitudes might have changed over the years, many historic sports are recognisable today. Here are some sporting highlights for you to explore in our historic gardens.
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Remembering English Heritage in your Will enables us to look after the heritage that matters to you long into the future.
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Make the most of the warmer weather to enjoy our sites, from exploring country houses with beautiful historic gardens to historic hikes in the impressive landscapes of Hadrian's Wall country.
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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.