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We asked our English Heritage Members which site has the best garden, and why?
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The Tudor and Stuart periods were times of great social and religious change in England: invasion threats, a new Church and civil war. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to chart the monumental changes to society and religion during these periods and find suggested activities to try with your students in the classroom or on a school trip.
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Karl Marx: the London connections
September 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Das Kapital, Karl Marx’s famous critique of capitalism. In this blog, blue plaques historian Howard Spencer explores Marx’s life in London, and tells us about five other political exiles commemorated with a plaque.
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Stonehenge – the gift and 100 years of care
2018 marks an important anniversary for Stonehenge. It’s 100 years since local barrister Cecil Chubb and his wife Mary gifted the monument to the nation. This was a major turning point in the way Stonehenge was cared for. It set in train a programme of care and conservation for the monument and the surrounding landscape which continues to this day.
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As the days start to grow longer, there are lots of reasons to get out there and explore the places where England's history happened.
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From clashes of medieval knights to displays of cavalier horsemanship, the regular programme of events at Bolsover Castle has something for all the family.
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Our family guide to the Home of Charles Darwin, Down House in Kent is full of things for kids to do and historical things to look out for, to bring your visit to life.
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Spotlight on Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in England. Its towers and curtain walls still stand proudly, encircling a picturesque courtyard and enveloping visitors in nearly 1000 years of history.
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Learn about Queen Victoria's friendship with Abdul Karim and the part Osborne played in the 2017 feature film 'Victoria & Abdul'.