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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.
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How volunteering helped me find a sense of purpose again
Records Keeper, Richard Luscombe, writes about how volunteering with English Heritage across a range of roles has helped him through personal tragedy.
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Archaeologists return to Tintagel Castle for month-long excavation
Archaeologists will today begin a month-long excavation into life at Tintagel Castle, as a new report into last year's findings is released.
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How Dover Castle became the Key of England – the Great Siege of 1216
Eight hundred years ago, Dover Castle was crucial in defending England against invasion. Charles Kightly explains the history of Dover Castle's Great Siege.
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Blue plaque commemorating Mass-Observation, the pioneering social research organisation, at the former headquarters at 6 Grotes Buildings, Blackheath.
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Blue plaque commemorating Mass-Observation, the pioneering social research organisation, at the former headquarters at 6 Grotes Buildings, Blackheath.
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Blue plaque commemorating Mass-Observation, the pioneering social research organisation, at the former headquarters at 6 Grotes Buildings, Blackheath.
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The collection of objects on display in the museum at Richborough includes a remarkable number of faces – of gods and monsters, men and women, animals and birds. Discover what we know about some of them.
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Historic Bowling Alley uncovered at Marble Hill House
Historic bowling alley discovered by archaeologists at Marble Hill House
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While historically the story of gardening and garden design has been monopolised by men this doesn’t mean women had no interest or involvement in the practice. We explore some of the women who played a key role in shaping the gardens in our care.