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Chiswick House is a glorious example of 18th-century British architecture. The 3rd Earl of Burlington, who designed this elegant villa, drew inspiration from his Grand Tours of Italy.
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Beeston Castle with its impressive location and natural defences has been home to prehistoric settlers, great Barons and it's even been an important English Civil War stronghold.
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Sieges, imprisoned kings, the Spanish Armada and over 1000 years of history. Bring the curriculum to life at Carisbrooke Castle and stand at the spot where history happened.
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Seven garden features to 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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History of Eltham Palace and Gardens
The history of Eltham Palace, a unique marriage between a medieval and Tudor palace and a 1930s millionaire’s mansion.
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Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students. Stand at the spot where Operation Dynamo was planned, or experience what life was like for a medieval king or servant.
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With 1700 years of history, Portchester Castle covers everything from the Romans, to medieval kings all the way to the Napoleonic Wars.
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Edith Cavell was a British nurse who, as matron of a hospital in Brussels, enabled hundreds of Allied soldiers to escape the German occupation during the First World War. She was caught, put on trial and shot executed in October 1915. Her death sparked international outrage and she became an important symbol – not only wartime sacrifice, but of forgiveness, too.
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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.
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History of Moreton Corbet Castle
The impressive ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle are the result of over 800 years of building, combining elements of a medieval castle and a fashionable Elizabethan mansion.