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History of York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain’s defence against the impact of a nuclear strike. It operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation.
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Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store
The Wrest Park Archaeological Collections Store safeguards a vast collection of historical treasures: the archaeological collections and paper-based archives from English Heritage's guardianship sites across the East and West Midlands.
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The Gateways Club was the best-known and longest lived lesbian social venue in London. It is commemorated by a plaque at 239 King’s Road, Chelsea.
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Wrest Park, like many other country houses, was pressed into service as an auxiliary hospital during the First World War. Official records and diaries give us glimpses of the women who came to Wrest to work as nurses. Unfortunately, many remain unidentified and their important contribution is unrecognised. Can you help us tell their story?
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Enjoy a free self-led visit to Pevensey Castle and discover the place where the Norman Conquest of England began, when William the Conqueror landed here on 28th September 1066.
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The Middle Ages (1066–1485) mark the development of England following the Norman Conquest. Read advice from our education experts and historians on how to introduce this broad and varied time period. Discover historical information to help ground your understanding and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Restormel Castle is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the present circular structure was a residence and hunting establishment for the earls and dukes of Cornwall.
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Built in 1539–40 on the orders of Henry VIII, at a time of national emergency, Portland was one of two forts designed to defend an important anchorage on the Dorset coast.
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Belsay Awakes project has rejuvenated the gardens, carried out vital conservation work, delivered a brand new woodland play-and-learn area with an outdoor classroom as well as a second tearoom in the previously unused coach house. This project has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players & The National Lottery Heritage Fund with support from Garfield Weston Foundation, The Foyle Foundation & other generous donations.
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History of Thornborough Henges
This unique cluster of Neolithic monuments – sometimes described as the ‘Stonehenge of the North’ – lies on a plateau above the river Ure. Farming communities built three huge circular henges here about 4,500 years ago, which remained important into the early Bronze Age.