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An Interview with Cressida Cowell
This year, our Halloween adventure trails have been inspired by Cressida Cowell, author of the best-selling Wizards of Once series. We caught up with her to find out how she ended up writing her books and where she gets her inspiration from. Plus, she gives us her expert tips on writing and illustrating.
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David Williams received a Heritage Heroes Award for his hard work and dedication at a ceremony in London.
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History of Birdoswald Roman Fort
A history of Birdoswald Roman Fort, one of 16 forts built along Hadrian’s Wall and with some of the best-preserved defences of any Wall fort.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Gingerbread
Gingerbread is a tasty regular in our nation’s bakeries and is enjoyed throughout the year. But did you know that Queen Elizabeth I once served her guests miniature gingerbread versions of themselves? Or that medieval gingerbread didn’t actually contain any ginger? Read on to find out more about the many different iterations of what we now call gingerbread.
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The Hidden Stories of Household Staff
The history of some of our grandest properties isn’t just about their owners – there are also the sometimes overlooked tales of the household staff who kept things running.
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Uncover some of the history behind Christmas decorating, and discover why we put trees in our homes and decorate them with lights and ornaments at Christmas time.
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Stamford Bridge: The Other Battle of 1066
Before the Battle of Hastings there was another pivotal power struggle in 1066: the Battle of Stamford Bridge. English Heritage's Katy Carter investigates.
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Welcome to medieval England, a period that introduced us to some of the most revolutionary solutions to society's greatest challenges including hygiene and defence. Here's a list of seven of the top inventions - how many surprise you?
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Discover the very battlefield on which the most famous conflict in England’s history was fought.
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Our gardeners and volunteers manage orchards across many sites. Learn more about these orchards, new and old, the origins of apples in England.