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Finally, back to the office for English Heritage re-enactors
A Roman centurion, a medieval knight, a Second World War Wren and a fool; these are just a few of the English Heritage re-enactors returning to work at the charity’s properties across the country this summer for the first time in two years since the pandemic. Although many of us will be looking forward to a break over the summer holidays, English Heritage’s re-enactors are champing at the bit to get back to the “office” and do what they do best; bring history to life for thousands of people each year.
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Discover thousands of years of England’s history. Stretching from the arrival of the earliest known humans 900,000 years ago to the 63-year reign of Queen Victoria. Take a chronological journey through the key periods in England's past, and discover how the changes that the country has gone through can be traced through English Heritage's sites.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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Your Stay at Peverell's Tower, Dover Castle
Your Stay at Peverell's Tower Holiday Cottage, Dover Castle
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On VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 1945, millions took to the streets to celebrate peace after years of devastating war.
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English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles
The castles of England have survived sieges and bombardments, attacking armies and wars but today according to the conservation charity English Heritage, castles are facing a new threat – invasive weeds, penetrating damp and severe weather.
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From Prehistory, to the Romans, famous battlefields to Medieval castles, our sites cover multiple time periods and topics and can be used to bring history to life for KS1-2 pupils.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Site?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, but how many can you recognise?
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10 things you probably didn't know about sieges
From the most besieged castle in England to pouring hot oil over battlements, how much do you really know about siege warfare?