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Bolsover Castle Rated Spookiest site by English Heritage staff
Staff survey reveals the charity’s top 10 spookiest sites across England
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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.
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We're shining the spotlight on the reasons why our teams love the historic buildings and sites that we care for and taking a closer look at the hidden histories of these fantastic places to visit.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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What does it take to be a curator, historian or archaeologist? As part of our partnership with Google Arts & Culture, hear from five top experts at English Heritage about what their jobs involve and where their passions lie.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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For round two of the The Biggest Quiz in History* we'll test your knowledge with 25 questions about sieges, blue plaques, abbeys, kings and queens and much more.
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Between Christmas and New Year 2023, we invited you to submit your photos to our end-of-year #EHCaptured competition. Hundreds of you did and we loved looking through all of your submissions. Entries were shortlisted by our Social Media team, before the overall winner and runners-up were selected by an award-winning photographer. Congratulations to the winners who will receive some special prizes from the English Heritage Shop.
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Places to visit between Christmas and New Year
Wrap up the year with a memorable day out at our properties. We’re open between Christmas and New Year for you to explore England’s history.
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Like many nations, England has been created, and continues to be shaped, by geography, climate, language and the coming together of many different peoples and cultures over time. Discover how England has been shaped by these influences through film, music, poetry and art across the length and breadth of the country.