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English Heritage exhibits Hadrian’s Wall oldest souvenirs
One of Hadrian’s Wall’s earliest souvenirs – the Rudge Cup - has gone on display at Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland.
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Classic Cars at Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Discover a fantastic display of classic cars in the stunning surroundings of Tynemouth Priory on Sunday 13 September. A great day out for motoring enthusiasts and families alike.
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King James's and Landport Gates, Portsmouth
Two ornamental gateways, once part of Portsmouth's defences. King James's Gate (of 1687) has been moved, but Landport Gate (1760), remains in it's original position.
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History of St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey was one of the most important monasteries in medieval England, established as the result of the papal mission to bring Christianity to England.
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Audio Tour of St Paul’s Monastery, Jarrow
You can download a short audio tour for St. Paul's Monastery, Jarrow. It is designed to be played on an iPod, mobile phone or mp3 player so that you can listen to the guide as you walk around the site.
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Shadows of the Abbey: A Halloween History Tour at St Augustine's Abbey
Step into the twilight on Saturday 31 October (Halloween) and Sunday 1 November (All Saints Day) and uncover centuries of stories that linger within St Augustine’s Abbey.
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World's oldest alcoholic drink making a trendy comeback
Mead — the world's oldest alcoholic drink — is fast becoming the new drink of choice for experimental cocktail lovers.
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England United - from Kane to Sterling, English Heritage brings together over 32,000 surnames on the England flag and says, “we all play a part in shaping England’s future"
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A description of the earthworks and visible remains of prehistoric mines and pits at Grime’s Graves.
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New portrait of Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter goes on display at Osborne
A new painting of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the daughter of an African ruler who became Queen Victoria’s goddaughter, has been unveiled at Osborne, the Queen’s seaside home on the Isle of Wight. English Heritage will also be commissioning portraits of other historical black figures associated with the charity’s sites, and whose stories like Bonetta’s have been previously overlooked.