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Going back in time doesn’t have to mean getting in the car. Find out how to get to our historic places on public transport.
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Take a look behind the scenes and discover how English Heritage’s paintings conservators maintain and protect our fine art collection, both on site and in the studio.
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Hark! English Heritage Reveals Christmas Carols are Being Sung to the Wrong Tune
Move over Mariah Carey and make way Wham!; traditional Christmas carols have endured the test of time in celebrating the festive season, but not as we know them. In fact many of these historic songs were actually sung to very different tunes. English Heritage has been exploring the many misconceptions about this historic tradition, and why most of what you think you know about carols is probably wrong!
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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.
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Five steps for Pokemon hunting
We're happy to welcome Pokémon Go trainers, but we want to make sure that you have fun and stay safe on your quest to catch 'em all. Check out our guide to catching Pokémon safely at our historic sites, and start planning your visit.
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5 Inspirational Women From History
Celebrate International Women's Day with English Heritage by learning about 5 pioneering women associated with our sites.
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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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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.