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One result of the devastating Civil Wars of 1642–51 was the reorganisation of the Parliamentary army using European principles. Indeed, from 1660 the restored Charles II used the New Model Army as a blueprint for his small, professional and increasingly successful force. This was the beginning of the modern British Army tradition.
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The influence of the great formal gardens of the Renaissance gradually gave way to the opulence of the Baroque during the Stuart period. Gardens increasingly displayed man’s dominance over nature and the fruits of scientific endeavour – both through their design and what was placed and grown in them.
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In the late 6th century, a man was sent from Rome to England to bring Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons. Who was St Augustine, and how did his mission succeed?
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Old Wardour’s colourful history has left it a memorable combination of medieval castle, Elizabethan mansion, Civil War battleground and 18th-century landscape garden.
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From Arthurian legends to secret Second World War tunnels, test your knowledge of the castles in our care with this just-for-fun quiz
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Looking back into the past reveals shared challenges we associate with gardening sustainably today, such as growing and storing produce throughout the year, protecting from the weather and using water effectively. We explore how these challenges were managed in the past and how they resonate with garden sustainability today.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Site?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, but how many can you recognise?
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Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition
From the 17th to the early 19th century Britain played a central role in the transatlantic slave economy. Discover how traces of transatlantic slavery can be found across many English Heritage sites and blue plaques, and explore the stories of individuals whose lives were touched by enslavement.
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Throughout the 17th century England’s economy remained largely based on agriculture and traditional industries. London, however, was at the centre of a growing international network of trade, both with the East and with colonies across the Atlantic.