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Hadrian’s Wall Roman Fort given to the nation
A Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall has joined Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Kenwood House in the National Heritage Collection following a generous gift by a Northumberland landowner. Now in the care of English Heritage, the Roman fort’s future is secure and its stories will soon be shared with visitors to the wall.
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Prehistoric Monuments in England
England’s prehistoric monuments span almost four millennia – from the time Neolithic farmers first began to build using timber, earth and stone, to the invasion of the Romans in AD 43. Discover what they were used for, how and when they were built, and where to find them.
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Mary Macarthur celebrated with first Blue Plaque of the year
English Heritage unveils first blue plaque of the year for trade unionist and women's rights activist Mary Macarthur on the eve of International Women's Day
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Separating the curds from the whey: why did we start making cheese?
The British love of cheese is not a new phenomenon. Discover how cheese was a part of the Neolithic diet then have a go at making it yourself.
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Goods and skills must have been bartered or exchanged in prehistoric Britain from early times, but very little evidence has survived. The advent of farming in about 4000 BC brought with it the earliest surviving traded goods: stone-headed axes.
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Whenever you visit an ancient place, or look at an artefact, there are features that immediately stand out. But look again, perhaps a little more closely, and you’ll be rewarded. Mary-Ann Ochota explores the hidden histories of four of the historic places within our care.
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TILBURY FORT STARS IN NEW BBC ONE SERIES WITH TOM HARDY
Essex's Tilbury Fort has been transformed into the historic streets of Wapping for BBC One's mini-series Taboo, starring Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy.
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English Heritage announces new blue plaques for 2017
Six new English Heritage blue plaques have been announced for 2017 Charlie Chaplin, Francis Bacon and Mary Macarthur included in those named