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The majority of Anglo-Saxon buildings were constructed mainly using wood, so few are left standing. But the timber-building tradition left its mark on later stone-built churches.
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From Christmas wreaths to mince pies and Christmas puddings, English Heritage has all the creative ideas and how-to's you need for a traditional festive home.
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Although Christianity in Britain tends to be associated with the arrival of St Augustine’s mission to the English from Rome in 597, it had already taken root in Roman Britain in the 4th century.
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The Anglo-Saxon period produced highly distinctive art of world-class significance, from the sumptuous metalwork of Sutton Hoo to the glorious illuminations of the Lindisfarne Gospels and the epic poem Beowulf.
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Speaking with Shadows: Series 1 Episode 4
Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. In Episode 4 Josie Long visits Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire to discover the extraordinary stories behind thousands of graffiti etched on the walls of a cell block where conscientious objectors were detained during the First World War.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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Find out how a series of incredible horsemanship events at English Heritage properties showcases skills that have been passed down over 500 years.
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The Crown: History’s role in bringing the modern monarchy to life
The Crown's historical consultant, Robert Lacey, reveals what goes into the making of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix drama.
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Walter Hungerford and the Buggery Act
In 1533 Henry VIII’s government introduced the ‘Acte for the punishment of the vice of Buggerie’. It remained a capital offence until 1861. Less than ten years after the inception of the so-called ‘Buggery Act’, Walter Hungerford, the owner of Farleigh Hungerford Castle in Somerset, became the first man to be executed under its terms.