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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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A new year is here, and there are many ways to enjoy it in the places where history happened. It's all here in our monthly round-up.
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
From presents to puddings, discover the Victorian origins of some of the traditions practiced across the country today.
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5 conservation Dos and Don’ts of caring for a country house
Caring for a country house is no small task! Our team share 5 essential tips from Brodsworth Hall, where conservation is even more complicated than usual.
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History of Planetrees Roman Wall
This small section of Hadrian’s Wall, about 27 Roman miles (40 kilometres) from its eastern end, reveals an important change to the construction plan that was made while work was in progress.
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Meat to sweet: A history of the mince pie
Today there’s nothing remotely savoury about the mince pie. But this wasn’t always the case. Like so many dishes, the mince pie has evolved over the centuries.
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Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Discover the traditions that led to the creation of this tasty annual celebration and follow Mrs Crocombe’s instructions to make your own delicious pancakes!
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UK celebrates Christmas earlier than ever
Most British people put up their Christmas lights on 1 December, according to a new English Heritage survey.
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A supply of fresh water was essential for a well defended stronghold like Carisbrooke. For hundreds of years the castle's resident donkeys have drawn up water in the well house. Visit the castle and delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century tread wheel.