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Book a free self-led visit to Brougham Castle and organise your day to suit your curriculum objectives. Explore the castle that served both as a barrier against Scottish invaders and was later a private residence of Lady Anne Clifford. Don’t miss the unusual double gatehouse and the impressive ‘Tower of League’. The site can also act as a fantastic stimulus for art, photography or a creative writing focus with its stunning setting beside the River Eamont crossing.
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Discover one of the first and largest purpose built barracks in England. Built in the early 18th Century, in response to the fighting in the north of England during the Jacobite rising in 1715, the barracks could house 600 men and 36 officers. The imposing barracks are built around an impressive parade ground and have been a significant landmark on the border of England and Scotland for over two centuries.
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Pests at home: the good, the bad and the ugly
Find out about the insect pests - such as clothes moths and woodworm - that can damage your home, and how you can protect against them with tips from English Heritage top conservation experts.
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Make the most of the warmer weather to enjoy our sites, from exploring country houses with beautiful historic gardens to historic hikes in the impressive landscapes of Hadrian's Wall country.
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The Fall of France in the Second World War
Between 9 May and 22 June 1940 a remarkable German assault on north-west Europe resulted in the capture and subjugation of France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Belgium. Trace the events leading up to the battle, the campaign itself and its aftermath.
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Elizabeth Russell, Keeper of Donnington Castle
Elizabeth, Lady Russell, successfully petitioned and bribed Queen Elizabeth I to make her keeper of Donnington Castle – England’s first known female keeper of a castle. It was a post she defended with acts of rioting, physical violence and clan warfare.
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From 1825 Marble Hill was the main residence of Alice and Jonathan Peel, a wealthy couple with strong political connections both in Britain and Europe. The day-to-day life of the Peels at Marble Hill can be traced through a number of surviving letters that were sent to Alice, particularly when she and Jonathan were apart. They provide an intimate perspective on life on the estate and reveal traces of the experiences of not only the family, but also the servants, staff and even beloved animals, who lived in the iconic Georgian villa.
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We look at some of the ways in which we are conserving nature at our heritage sites – increasing our biodiversity, protecting rare species and their habitats, and reintroducing wildlife that have historic connections to our sites.
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Six of central London’s finest First World War memorials are in the care of English Heritage. Discover how their fascinating stories reveal different approaches to commemorating the dead.
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Here are five Christmas highlights from the pantries, butteries, larders and kitchens of medieval England.