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Blue Plaque commemorating pioneer of motoring and aviation Charles Rolls at 14/15 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XJ, City of Westminster.
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Situated on a remote and exposed shingle spit which commands the Needles Passage between the Isle of Wight and the mainland, Hurst Castle is subjected to immense forces of wind and tide. In February 2021, a section of wall on the 19th-century east wing of the castle collapsed, after the sea exposed and undercut its foundations. Our team are now hard at work on a major project to protect and bring stability to the castle.
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Stonehenge – Just Stop Oil protest
English Heritage is deeply saddened by the vandalism at Stonehenge yesterday. The ancient stones are a testament to the desire of people – from prehistoric times to today – to connect with nature, the earth, the sun and the moon, as well as crucially, each other. We can’t understand why anyone who professes to care for the environment would attempt to harm such a monument and to distress people from all over the world, including those for whom Stonehenge holds a spiritual significance.
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With 19 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring medieval and 20th century elements, Eltham Palace provides a unique variety of learning opportunities.
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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Playhenge event.
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PR Rise in clothes moths threaten Historic Houses, warns English Heritage
Clothes moth numbers double and a new species appears indoors Warmer weather among the factors to blame English Heritage calls on the public to help and launches Operation Clothes Moth
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The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman Fort, established around AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres high.
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Pioneering Country House Technology at Audley End
How John Griffin Griffin ensured that Audley End House, in Essex, was ahead of its time, by installing domestic inventions and comforts that would come to define the Victorian country house.
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.