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Down House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the extensive array of Charles Darwin's personal artefacts and scientific paraphernalia that form the Down House collection.
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Life in a Medieval Household: The People of Goodrich Castle
We have unique insights into the large and complex household of Countess Joan de Valence, who owned the castle in the late 13th century, thanks to the unusual survival of some of her account manuscripts. Find out about some of the household members and how they lived at Goodrich Castle.
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History of Hardknott Roman Fort
Built early in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (AD 117–38), Hardknott Fort guarded an important road that connected the Cumbrian coast with the heart of the Lake District. For centuries, its beautiful location and well-preserved remains have inspired wonder at the history of Roman Britain.
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Learn: Dover Castle Through Time
The site of Dover Castle has witnessed over two thousand years of England's history. Perched above the famous White Cliffs, the castle has played a vital role in local, national and international events from medieval sieges to the Second World War.
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WINTER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE, 21 DECEMBER 2025
English Heritage was thrilled to welcome around 8,500 people to Stonehenge this morning to witness the first sunrise after the Winter Solstice.
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History of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
The main mill at Shrewbury Flaxmill Maltings is the world’s first iron-framed building and the ancestor of all iron- and steel-framed buildings. Discover the history of this internationally significant site.
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A history of Pevensey Castle, originally a Roman fort, refortified by the Normans after William the Conqueror landed there in 1066, and later a great medieval castle.
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Actress Audrey Hepburn is one of the most recognisable figures in popular culture. She is recognised by a plaque at 65 South Audley Street, where she lived when her acting career began.
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Two paintings depicting the same subject, The Guitar Player – one signed by the great Johannes Vermeer (1632-75) and the other whose origins remain a mystery – are on display side-by-side at Kenwood in London for the first time in over 300 years.
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In round one we'll test your expertise with questions on everything from the Bronze Age to the legacy of the Second World War... the Biggest Quiz in History* starts here.