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Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.
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Marble Hill is the last complete survivor of the elegant villas and gardens which bordered the Thames between Richmond and Hampton Court in the 18th century.
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Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.
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English Heritage launches public consultation on new Clifford’s Tower plans
English Heritage held a consultation on new plans for Clifford’s Tower, between October & December 2019. The charity is seeking the views of the public on the designs, and hopes to submit applications for planning permission and Scheduled Monument Consent in 2020. The consultation follows the charity’s decision not to proceed with constructing a new visitor building at the base of Clifford’s Tower’s mound in June 2018.
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History’s Oldest Alcoholic Drink Back on the Menu
Mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, is making a comeback, English Heritage announced today (29 November), with the charity revealing it sells a bottle of the ancient tipple every 10 minutes. The drink is hot on the heels of its younger and hipper cousin, gin, as sales growth increased by an average of 10% year on year for the past three years. English Heritage is the UK’s largest retailer of mead and for those yet to experience the drink, the charity will be offering a free sample to enjoy at its sites this winter.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Folklore, myths and legends are gaining popularity as people increasingly turn to them for comfort in a turbulent time, a new survey by English Heritage reveals today (25 July).
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PRIORY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE THEATRE
Blue Plaque commemorating the first London building specially devoted to the performance of plays The Theatre, Priory of St. John The Baptist at 86-88 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AA, London Borough of Hackney.
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PRIORY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE THEATRE
Blue Plaque commemorating the first London building specially devoted to the performance of plays The Theatre, Priory of St. John The Baptist at 86-88 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AA, London Borough of Hackney.
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Last chance to vote for Heritage site of the year award
Stokesay Castle in Shropshire, Hadrian's Wall and Whitby have been nominated for the BBC Countryfile Magazine's Heritage Site of the Year Award. You have until January 31 to vote for your favourite.