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Sites to visit in the Midlands
From the Roman town of Wroxeter to the medieval castle Elizabeth I herself visited in Kenilworth, the Midlands in full of sites to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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A Short History of Giants and Where to Find Them
Mary Bateman, doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bristol, explores giants through the country’s history; from rivers to ancient monuments, is there truth behind the tale?
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From 'Number One London' the home of the first Duke of Wellington to Kenwood House, which charts life in Gerogian England to Britain's role in the creation and abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, our sites in London will enable learners not only to stand at the places where history happened, but to delve into an immersive, sensory learning experience like no other.
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From Dover Castle, to Stonehenge to Kenwood, 13 English Heritage sites will be serving the 18th-century treat this summer
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Top places to visit on your residential trip
Residential trips are a great way to create lasting memories and experiences for your pupils. We've listed below our five most popular sites to enjoy as part of a residential experience, which can be discovered on a free self-led visit, or you can enhance your day with a hands-on Discovery Visit. Engage your pupils and bring learning to life.
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Violence and conflict undoubtedly occurred in prehistoric Britain, but the archaeological evidence – mainly bodies with fatal injuries – is often subject to varying interpretations. Where earlier archaeologists identified massacres, revisionists have put forward less sensational explanations.
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History of Kingston Russell Stone Circle
A brief history and description of Kingston Russell Stone Circle, a large neolithic stone circle in Dorset.
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From the Norman Conquest to the medieval period and beyond, a visit to an English Heritage site can help you bring the history curriculum to life for your students.
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Uncover our Unique Collections
Uncover the collections cared for by English Heritage that are open to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Landscape design is nothing new. Neolithic people linked complexes of person-made monuments into artificial landscapes, often incorporating natural features like rivers, springs and hills.