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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Rising from a modest background to become a friend of Elizabeth I and one of the richest women of her time, Bess of Hardwick was also a tireless and ambitious builder, whose houses symbolised her rise to wealth and power.
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Aelred was abbot of Rievaulx Abbey for 20 years in the mid 12th century. A talented author, theologian, preacher and diplomat, he was also a loving and inspirational father to his monks, who called him ‘our Aelred’. His writings are still held in great esteem to this day, particularly by LGBTQ+ Christians
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Highlights from the collections at Osborne, which are the most important example of the shared tastes of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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A history of Conisbrough Castle, begun in the 11th century after the Norman Conquest and one of South Yorkshire’s most striking landmarks.
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The Romans sought to equate their own gods with those of the local population. People worshipped these hybrid gods, together with ancient local deities and exotic new cults.
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Most people in Roman Britain made their livings from a mixture of subsistence farming and exchange of specialist goods (like salt or milling stones) with neighbours or more distant communities.
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Public consultation on proposals to develop a Learning Centre and Neolithic 'classroom' at Stonehenge.
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Whether it's joining the conversation on social media; volunteering at your favourite property; learning more about our conservation work, or booking a stay at one of our holiday cottages: there's plenty of ways to get involved with English Heritage.
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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.