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An Introduction to 20th-Century England
The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both. Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet, though its multi-racial population reflected old imperial connections.
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This April, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help inspire your visits. Go on an egg-cellent adventure, enjoy weather-proof days out and discover the real life story behind England ’s patron saint. Read on to discover fascinating history, unmissable events and captivating places.
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Seven garden features that trick the senses
Gardens have always been designed to inspire surprise and wonder to their visitors. Discover some of the ways they play with perspectives as we explore some of our glorious gardens at English Heritage sites.
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The Tudor period saw the gradual evolution of England’s medieval army into a larger, firearm-wielding force supported by powerful ships and formidable gun forts to protect the country from the threat of invasion.
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LGBTQ+ history has often been hidden from view, but many individuals throughout history have lived radical private lives outside the accepted sexual norms of the time. Find out more about the lives of England’s LGBTQ+ people, and their important place in the stories of English Heritage sites.
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Make the most of the warmer weather to enjoy our sites, from exploring country houses with beautiful historic gardens to historic hikes in the impressive landscapes of Hadrian's Wall country.
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The Tudor (1485-1603) and Stuart (1603-1711) periods were great times for new ideas and new inventions. Find out more about how the Tudors and Stuarts shaped modern life.
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A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.
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For much of the Georgian period Britain was at war – usually with France. Many of these conflicts were played out on a world stage, to defend or expand the burgeoning British Empire.