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Carisbrooke has been an important settlement since Roman times and its castle has acted as a powerful fortress and aristocratic home, as well as a royal prison. Use our suggested activities, reading, and video resources to discover the unique historic environment at Carisbrooke Castle and how it has played an active role in the history of the Isle of Wight for centuries.
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Between the end of Roman rule and the arrival of the Normans, the international networks into which England fitted fluctuated many times. From the 9th century links with Scandinavia were particularly strong.
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Mary Katherine Middleton lived at Belsay Hall in the early 20th century. She was one of the early women candidates for Parliament, standing in 1924 as a Conservative candidate for Wansbeck, Northumberland. Her story reveals how the pre-war period and the First World War fostered new opportunities for women in politics in the 1920s, the barriers in their way, and the legacy of the first women to stand for Parliament.
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Women artists have historically struggled to have their work recognised. Explore the lives and work of some of the female painters, sculptors and artists associated with English Heritage sites.
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Most people in Roman Britain made their livings from a mixture of subsistence farming and exchange of specialist goods (like salt or milling stones) with neighbours or more distant communities.
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In AD 43, the Roman emperor Claudius launched an invasion of Britain, probably at Richborough, and over the next 45 years the Roman army extended its control. Why did the Romans invade Britain, how and where did they land, and how did the invasion campaign progress?
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From Arthurian legends to secret Second World War tunnels, test your knowledge of the castles in our care with this just-for-fun quiz
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Use this form to request a Stone Circle Access visit, giving you a unique opportunity to experience the stones up close at this World Heritage Site.