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The ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards Kings of Scotland. They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton of the 14th-century church's east end.
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Autumn’s an awesome time to take a closer look at historic sites, because the colours of trees are changing and the sun’s getting lower in the sky. Print off our colour-spotting activity sheet and take it along to a historic place near you. You can also get tips for taking spectacular photos and see top spots for autumn colour - plus find out more about fantastic events for Halloween and Diwali.
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Make your own history with us this Easter. Take part in our rewarding adventure quests until Sunday 19 April, or just enjoy a great-value family day out.
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In the Victorian period the growth of the railway network made it possible to transport food from the countryside to urban markets much more easily, greatly improving the quality of produce available there. But there was still no cure for most diseases, and life expectancy remained stubbornly low.
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William the Conqueror imposed a total reorganisation of the English Church. He had secured the Pope’s blessing for his invasion by promising to reform the ‘irregularities’ of the Anglo-Saxon Church, which had developed its own distinctive customs. Throughout the medieval period the Church was a pervasive force in people’s lives.
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New technology unlocks stories from England's past
Previously unseen artefacts, rarely opened archaeological stores, and hard-to-see masterpieces are now available to explore online thanks to a new partnership between English Heritage and Google Arts & Culture.
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Britain has a rich history of board games. While a few examples are known in prehistory, they became more common after the Roman conquest, and continued to develop and be influenced through the migration of various cultures and peoples over the centuries.
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From Prehistory, to the Romans, famous battlefields to Medieval castles, our sites cover multiple time periods and topics and can be used to bring history to life for KS1-2 pupils.
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage has today (15 December) called for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table as the charity reveals its ultimate English cheese board with delectable suggestions from medieval monks’ cheese to pre-Second Word War Wensleydale. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers this Christmas, many hard hit during the pandemic, who are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage is calling for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers, many of whom have been hard hit during the pandemic and are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.