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To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we will enhance and create one hundred meadows at our castles and abbeys, prehistoric stone circles and palaces. From Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain to the Jewel Tower right in the heart of Westminster, over the next decade, will be creating a natural legacy across England – establishing flower-rich grasslands right across England, restoring those that have been lost, and enhancing those that already exist.
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10 ways of keeping warm through history
As winter bites and we start putting on those extra layers, you might wonder how our ancestors coped before the modern invention of central heating.
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Family Days Out this May Half-Term
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? Whether you're planning a local adventure or exploring somewhere new, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do across the country.
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Goods and skills must have been bartered or exchanged in prehistoric Britain from early times, but very little evidence has survived. The advent of farming in about 4000 BC brought with it the earliest surviving traded goods: stone-headed axes.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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Enjoy sights, sounds and sensations from England’s past at our sites across the country this summer.
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From Stonehenge to Queen Victoria, test your history know-how with our quizzes made just for Members! Whether challenging yourself or hosting a virtual pub quiz, we've got your history rounds covered.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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The Uffington White Horse Project
The Uffington White Horse is the oldest hill-figure in Europe. This abstract, sinuous image was recorded in the Middle Ages as one of the Wonders of Britain – along with Stonehenge. Measuring 111 metres from the tip of its tail to its ear, archaeologists have debated for generations the age of the White Horse: who made it and why? A new restoration and research project in 2024 will help us find more answers.