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England's story has been made and shaped by the places where it happened, from palatial ruins that once hosted lavish Royal parties to ancient monuments that may have marked out the turning of time.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – January 1066
Join us as we explore the people of 1066 – in just 140 characters. Throughout 2016, we’ll be posting from eight different Twitter channels, each representing different areas of medieval society.
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Fact or fiction? The Norman Conquest in Medieval Stories
Did King Harold survive the Battle of Hastings? Who lead a heroic resistance to the Norman Conquest? Dr Kathryn Bedford addresses three popular 1066 myths.
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A Canterbury Tale: The Bayeux Tapestry and St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury has long been celebrated for its contribution to English Christianity. But the latest historical research suggests that it may also have been the birthplace of one of history's most famous artefacts.
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Our gardeners and volunteers manage orchards across many sites. Learn more about these orchards, new and old, the origins of apples in England.
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Every summer events season at English Heritage is bigger than the last, and this year is no exception.
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A history of Pevensey Castle, originally a Roman fort, refortified by the Normans after William the Conqueror landed there in 1066, and later a great medieval castle.
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Members' Lecture: A merry monastic Christmas
Drawing on evidence from monasteries including Battle, Rievaulx and Whitby, this lecture by Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter (originally aired on 13 December 2022) reveals when the medieval Christmas started, how long it lasted, what it meant for the daily routines of the monks and nuns, and how it was an excuse for feasting, singing carols, hospitality, gift-giving and ruinous expense!
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Stonehenge 1977–85: a dig in time and a confrontation
These years saw a chance archaeological find at Stonehenge, the site under new management, and one of the saddest episodes in the monument’s history.