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This January, we've got plenty of ideas to help inspire your visits. Make the most of the season with a visit to our winter gardens, revive a medieval tradition and discover the highlights of our collection. Read on to discover fascinating history, unmissable events and captivating places.
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East Lodge, Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire
Set within the 1000 acres of the Hardwick Estate, East Lodge provides you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the grandest periods of England’s History
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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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19 Things Done by Inspirational Women in English History
Inventors, pioneers, rebels... they all broke the mould. We take a look at just some of the inspiring examples of women through English history.
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The ultimate sandcastle - featuring everything you could ever want in a castle - has been built at Dover Castle, English Heritage announced (13 July) ahead of a special sandcastle building weekend at its castles across the country (21 & 22 July).
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The Tudor and Stuart periods were times of great social and religious change in England: invasion threats, a new Church and civil war. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to chart the monumental changes to society and religion during these periods and find suggested activities to try with your students in the classroom or on a school trip.
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While the Elizabethans built great country houses, some courtiers of the Jacobean period (the reign of James I) raised even bigger ones, with yet more elaborate ornament. Later in the century, Sir Christopher Wren’s new churches rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of London.
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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
English Heritage offers historic sites and collections online
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Study reveals jousters are as fit as today's top athletes
Jousters need fitness to rival professional footballers, top tennis players and Formula 1 drivers, English Heritage research reveals.