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'Richmond Sixteen' Inspire New Peformance
A new show at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire will bring to life stories of First World War 'conscientious objectors'
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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.
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Our collection relating to Hadrian's Wall gives us clues about what life was like for soldiers and civilians in Roman Britain. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Operation Dynamo: Things you need to know
The biggest evacuation in military history, Operation Dynamo was the desperate and near-miraculous rescue in late May 1940 of Allied forces trapped by the invading German army around Dunkirk.
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Gateway to Britannia: Richborough’s Monumental Arch
Amid the Roman ruins of Richborough in eastern Kent lie the remains of a great monumental arch. Its story reveals the great importance of Richborough to the Romans as the gateway to Britannia, and the powerful symbolism of Roman monuments.
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Wallpaper and rose petals: the story behind Wrest Park’s summer art exhibition
Artist Sally Annett is exhibiting a range of contemporary art works at Wrest Park this summer. Inspired by the site’s collection of rarely-seen wallpapers, Annett talks to us about what it was like to delve into the vast collection stores at Wrest, and the stories she found there.
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Human Henge: how can historic landscapes be good for you?
Exploring links between landscapes and mental wellbeing, the Restoration Trust's Human Henge project used Stonehenge as the setting for cultural therapy.
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Medieval Season at Dover Castle Timetable
Join us at Dover Castle for six weeks of medieval themed fun and activities. Discover the mischievous merriment of a medieval banquet, dive into the sometimes disgusting world of medieval medicine, and meet the fractious family of Henry II. With a different theme each week, there's plenty to keep your little lords and ladies occupied this summer.