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Uniquely in England, Denny Abbey was successively occupied by three different monastic orders – Benedictine monks, Knights Templar and finally Franciscan nuns. Each of these communities shaped the monastic buildings to suit their way of life.
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History of Ravenglass Roman Bath House
For almost 300 years a large fort stood at Ravenglass, guarding the mouth of the river Esk. The fort’s impressive bath house is one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in northern England, evoking the culture the Romans brought to Britain.
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At Belsay Hall a number of different and beautiful decorative wallpapers once formed the backdrop to the living spaces. Recent surveying and conservation of the wallpapers has helped us understand more about the different designs and methods of production.The wallpaper is also an interesting key to understanding the people of the house, from its 19th-century owners and servants to those who were later stationed there during the Second World War.
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An introduction to Roman Britain
An overview of the 400-year period when Britain was part of the Roman Empire, from the invasion in AD 43 to the end of Roman rule in the early 5th century.
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Learn: Dover Castle Through Time
The site of Dover Castle has witnessed over two thousand years of England's history. Perched above the famous White Cliffs, the castle has played a vital role in local, national and international events from medieval sieges to the Second World War.
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We can only make informed guesses about what prehistoric people believed, using evidence from the monuments and artefacts that have survived. There was no single or continuously developed belief system in prehistoric Britain. For long periods, however, there were religious practices concerning the dead, their afterlife, and their influence on the living.
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The Georgian era spans the years between 1714 and 1837, covering the reigns of George I, II, III and IV, as well as that of William IV. It was an era of great social change with the start of the Industrial Revolution, and saw the expansion and dominance of the British Empire through exploration and war.
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From 1939 until 1945, Britain and Allied forces battled against Axis forces in the Second World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about life in the military, and how civilians found their everyday lives impacted.
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Enjoy sights, sounds and sensations from England’s past at our sites across the country this summer.
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The Belsay’s collection is an eclectic mix that ranges from skirting boards to architraves and from wallpaper to toilets, as well as a few personal items. They give us a unique insight into the history of the estate and the family’s life there. Explore a selection of highlight objects in this article.