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Black People in Late 18th-century Britain
How much do we know about black people living in Britain in the late 18th century?
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1816: The year the sun nearly died - English Heritage Blog
To celebrate this year’s winter solstice, we’ve teamed up with the Science Museum to explore the ways that humans have made sense of the sun throughout history.
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Take a look at some of the inspiring figures in London’s history who fought to open up new opportunities for women.
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Learn more about Stonehenge as a site for a series of spectacular dahlia shows in the 1840s.
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From a donkey wheel operator to a First World War gun handler, we meet the English Heritage staff and volunteers with the most unusual roles at our sites.
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Dealing with difficult history
England’s history is fascinating, complex and sometimes controversial. And it’s our responsibility to try to explore the past in full.
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Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrian’s Wall
Discover how the history of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall has been uncovered, stone by stone, by archaeologists and researchers.
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History of St John’s Commandery
St John’s Commandery was the centre of a medieval estate run by members of the military-monastic Order of St John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitaller. Its 13th-century chapel, later converted into a farmhouse, has a remarkable medieval crown-post roof.
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Medieval Women and Haughmond Abbey
Haughmond Abbey in Shropshire provides strong evidence of how much women were accepted and valued for their role in Christian belief and practice, even in a male monastery.
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Seven garden features to trick the senses
Gardens have always been designed to inspire surprise and wonder to their visitors. Discover some of the ways they play with perspectives as we explore some of our glorious gardens at English Heritage sites.