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Carisbrooke Castle School Visit Itineraries
A visit to Carisbrooke Castle is a great way to inspire your pupils and bring your teaching to life. Use our full day and half day itineraries to help plan your visit and create memorable learning experiences.
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Built to control a river crossing, this imposing medieval castle is set up on a high rock overlooking the River Tees. Building began on the castle after 1093 and much of what remains today has survived from the 12th and early 13th centuries. With its rich and often turbulent history, your class can explore the development of the castle and its buildings much favoured by the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III.
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The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.
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The Siege of Donnington Castle
Discover the story of the most dramatic episode in the castle's history, when it held out for King Charles I in a 20-month siege in 1644–6, and played a key role in one of the major battles of the English Civil Wars.
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Modern bayeux tapestry unveiled
New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.
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Enhance your visit to Bolsover with an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop and really bring history to life with your class.
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8 things you may not know about 1066
Everyone knows about 1066 and all that, right? Even if you know your Harold Godwinson from your Harald Hardrada, here are eight facts about that fateful year that might surprise you.
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A list of documentary, visual and material sources of information for the study of Grime’s Graves.