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Our summer events programme is fully underway as we head into August. If you’ve never witnessed a joust or medieval tournament before, now is your chance. Our Knights Season is crammed full of unscripted medieval games.
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Wartime stories from English country houses
Dr Andrew Hann and Eleanor Matthews explore the stories of the people who found themselves thrown into these sites by the turbulence of war and those who already lived there and found their lives transformed.
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Five fantasy castles and their real life counterparts
Castles have long been a cornerstone in the world of fantasy storytelling across literature, TV, film and gaming. While the fortresses described in fiction are often exaggerated, many have parallels with the elaborate style and tactical design of real castles. Here we examine some of the most famous castles and fortified residences in fiction, and some of their real-world counterparts which you can visit for yourself.
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New Technology Unlocks Old Buildings
Previously unseen artefacts, rarely opened archaeological stores, and hard-to-see masterpieces are today revealed for the first time online thanks to a major new partnership between English Heritage and Google Arts & Culture.
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English Heritage welcomes visitors back to its historic sites from 29 March
English Heritage will be welcoming visitors back to its historic properties and sites from 29 March 2021. Over 50 of the charity’s sites, which have been closed to the public since December 2020 as a result of the pandemic, will be opening at the end of March with more to follow provided the country successfully passes each milestone on the government’s roadmap.
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Discover all the inspiration you need for great days out and creative crafts this month.
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History of York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain’s defence against the impact of a nuclear strike. It operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation.
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Plan a weekend away or a short break in England with our regional travel guides. They're packed with ideas of historic sites to visit, things to see and do, plus places to stay and practical advice for getting around.