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We all like to play a prank or two every now and again, and our ancestors were no different. Here are some of the top tricks played at English Heritage sites over the centuries.
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Availability and Prices of Custodian's House, Pendennis Castle
Availability and Prices of The Custodian's House Holiday Cottage, Pendennis Castle
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Built in the 12th century for Henry II, the polygonal keep of Orford Castle is a landmark in the Suffolk landscape, and the castle has seen drama of all kinds in the course of its history.
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Highlights from the internationally renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and miniatures at Kenwood, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Gainsborough.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Myths, legends and folktales are well established in the fabric of English culture. But where do these often fantastical stories come from? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of these stories, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Farming had been around in Britain for some 4000 years by the time of the Roman conquest, so much of the natural wildwood that once covered these islands had already been cleared. The landscape the Romans found was one of cultivated fields and pastures, scattered farmsteads and settlements, and surviving islands of managed woodland.
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The iconic Corbridge lion is not only an exceptional piece of Roman craftsmanship but also a tangible insight into how beliefs at Hadrian's Wall might have changed over time. Read the story of the lion and discover his importance to the people of Corbridge.
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Six of central London’s finest First World War memorials are in the care of English Heritage. Discover how their fascinating stories reveal different approaches to commemorating the dead.
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History of Berry Pomeroy Castle
A history of Berry Pomeroy Castle, begun by the Pomeroy family in the late 15th century and expanded under Queen Elizabeth and most ambitiously in the early 17th century.