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A Year to Remember at English Heritage
The restoration and transformation of three of England’s most important historic sites – Clifford’s Tower in York, Marble Hill in Twickenham, and Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent – are amongst the exciting projects English Heritage will be unveiling in 2022, the charity announced today (Thursday 17 February). English Heritage will also be investing millions of pounds in conservation projects across the country, celebrating milestones such as the 1,900th anniversary of the start of the building of Hadrian’s Wall, and with the London Blue Plaques scheme, commemorating working class lives and experiences.
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A history of Hurst Castle, a coastal fortress built by Henry VIII, and later extensively modernised so that it remained in use until 1956.
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Any season is great to go exploring and enjoy the great outdoors, either by yourself or with family or friends. Whether you’re looking for an amble or an invigorating hike, we’ve curated a selection of walks that take in some of our most atmospheric properties.
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As the days start to grow longer, there are lots of reasons to get out there and explore the places where England's history happened.
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Our summer events programme is fully underway as we head into August. If you’ve never witnessed a joust or medieval tournament before, now is your chance. Our Knights Season is crammed full of unscripted medieval games.
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From 1939 until 1945, Britain and Allied forces battled against Axis forces in the Second World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about life in the military, and how civilians found their everyday lives impacted.
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Wartime stories from English country houses
Dr Andrew Hann and Eleanor Matthews explore the stories of the people who found themselves thrown into these sites by the turbulence of war and those who already lived there and found their lives transformed.
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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles.
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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles. Here we examine some of the most famous castles and fortified residences in fiction, and some of their real-world counterparts which you can visit for yourself.
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In collaboration with the Nest Collective, we bring you exclusive new recordings of 12 traditional folk songs, paired with England's most iconic historic places.