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Kirby Hall was one of the finest and most innovative houses built in England during Elizabeth I’s reign, and later became a favourite of King James I on his royal progresses.
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We're shining the spotlight on the reasons why our teams love the historic buildings and sites that we care for and taking a closer look at the hidden histories of these fantastic places to visit.
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Countess Isabella de Fortibus (or Forz) was one of the greatest heiresses in 13th-century England. Her remarkable life illustrates the power and riches that could lie in the hands of women of noble birth in medieval England.
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As restless spirits start to stir this Halloween, we asked our fearless Ghost Tales guides to share a few of their spookiest stories from our haunted houses, abbeys and castles.
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Probably built in the late 11th century by Edward of Salisbury, sheriff of Wiltshire, and much improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, Ludgershall Castle was frequently used as a royal hunting lodge.
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High quality, hard-wearing limestone flooring inspired by English Heritage historic sites
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Introduction to Medieval England
A brief introduction to the history of England in the medieval period – the time between William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings in 1066 and Richard III's defeat at Bosworth in 1485.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round One
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? The Biggest Quiz in History* starts here.
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Whitby Abbey's Best Dressed Vampire Competition 26 May 2022: Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to the Whitby Abbey Best Dressed Vampire competition, running on the official English Heritage Whitby Abbey Facebook page from 18:00 BST on 26 May 2022 until 23:59 BST on 30 May 2022.