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History of Dymchurch Martello Tower
This tower was part of a chain of 74 similar towers built along England’s Channel shore between 1805 and 1812 to counter the threat of invasion by Napoleon. Today it is one of only 26 survivors, and the only one presented to resemble its original appearance.
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Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
Soak up the serenity inside the ruins of what was once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country.
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Stay up to date with the latest developments in our major conservation project for Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens.
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Seasonal Garden Tours at Marble Hill
Join a member of the gardens team to discover the beautifully restored eighteenth-century gardens at Marble Hill.
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Description of Birdoswald Roman Fort
A description of Birdoswald Roman Fort, where the the visible remains bear witness to its 1,800-year history, from the complete circuit of Roman fort walls to a Victorian Romantic landscape.
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A day in the life of English Heritage volunteers
Around 2000 people volunteer at our sites across the country. From gardening to giving guided tours to school parties, the volunteers keep our properties looking beautiful and are always on hand to answer questions.
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5 ways to party like Elizabeth 1
Do you dream of holding history’s greatest get-together? Or being the host with the most? Take some tips for how to throw the perfect party from Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who produced the ‘Princely Pleasures’ at Kenilworth Castle, a nineteen-day celebration put on for the delight of Queen Elizabeth I in 1575.
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Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
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Research on Mount Grace Priory
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Marching 73 miles across the north of England, Hadrian's Wall is the former frontier of the Roman Empire and offers all sorts of opportunities for exploration.