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Explore the stories of people commemorated with blue plaques who lived with a visible or hidden impairment, and learn about the impact disability had on their lives.
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History of Sewingshields Wall, Milecastle and Turrets
Sewingshields is near the eastern end of the spectacular central sector of Hadrian’s Wall, where it was built along the crest of a high rocky outcrop known as the Great Whin Sill. Across a distance of about a mile, several lengths of the Wall have been revealed and conserved here, together with a milecastle and two turrets.
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COLLECTIONS CONSERVATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
A page with detailed information about how to protect historic homes from common pests such as moths and biscuit beetles.
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Stonehenge is a unique prehistoric monument, at the centre of a rich and varied prehistoric landscape, and a World Heritage Site.
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The kitchen gardens of country estates provided fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for the household, with many of those in our care continuing to function just as their owners intended. Find out about the kitchen gardens at some of our sites.
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D-Day Deception: Operation Fortitude South
In 1944, Dover Castle’s tunnels played a supporting role in Operation Fortitude South, the elaborate deception that concealed the true location of the Allied invasion of western Europe from the Germans.
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Probably built in the late 11th century by Edward of Salisbury, sheriff of Wiltshire, and much improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, Ludgershall Castle was frequently used as a royal hunting lodge.
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Two sieges at Dover Castle, in the summers of 1216 and 1217, were important events during the First Barons’ War. The circumstances that gave rise to this attack were part of a complex and bitter disagreement between King John and a large group of English barons, which resulted in all-out warfare across England.
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Founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the tranquil ruins are now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting. Visit the new museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey for nearly three centuries.