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Why do we remember, remember the fifth of November? Explore the true story behind why we celebrate Bonfire Night, discover who Guy Fawkes was, and find out why fireworks are such an important part of the celebrations on the 5th November.
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Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrian’s Wall
Discover how the history of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall has been uncovered, stone by stone, by archaeologists and researchers.
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Guy Gibson, an RAF pilot who led the ‘Dambusters’ raid, is commemorated on a blue plaque, erected in 2006 by English Heritage, at 32 Aberdeen Place, St John's Wood, London, NW8 8JR.
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5 steps to an inspiring education visit
Planning a trip to an English Heritage site is easy. Not only are visits a brilliant way to give your students immersive, hands-on experiences that complement the curriculum, they can also be organised on a budget. Follow these five simple steps to creating a day you and your students will never forget!
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An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.
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Description of Longthorpe Tower
A description of Longthorpe Tower and the spectacular 14th-century wall paintings in the first-floor room, which are the tower's chief glory.
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Explore over 900 years of history; from a 12th century fortified palace to Sir Walter Raleigh’s Elizabethan modifications to a highly defendable Royalist stronghold during the civil war. Venture down the steps at the North Gate to what was once a busy landing port at the edge of the lake. Take a walk around the dry moat to get a unique view of the castle and curtain wall
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A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1150 on a large earthen mound within a stone-walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnificent views of the Black Mountains.
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Muchelney Abbey was once a wealthy Benedictine house and the second oldest religious foundation in Somerset, but as part of the dissolution the abbey’s principal buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. Pupils can still see the clearly laid out foundations of the abbey, parts of the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory - the only one of its kind in Britain. There is also a display of artefacts found at the Abbey, a brilliant resource to illustrate monastic life to your students.
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Weeding was back-breaking, monotonous and poorly paid - a job often left to women or boys - but vital to the upkeep of the gardens in grand country houses. In this article we exploring the often forgotten contribution of weeding women to our historic gardens.