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Join Food Historian Sam Bilton as she explores the history of the celebration, and details an 18th century recipe for a pancake pie you can try making at home – the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat!
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Eggsclusive Eggs Hidden at Historic Sites for 2018
Six “eggsclusive” eggs designed by top children’s illustrators will be up for grabs at English Heritage properties across the country this Easter.
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A description of the main features of Byland Abbey, probably the most ambitious Cistercian abbey built in England during the 12th century.
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A list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of the Jewel Tower.
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A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
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The Middle Ages (1066–1485) mark the development of England following the Norman Conquest. Read advice from our education experts and historians on how to introduce this broad and varied time period. Discover historical information to help ground your understanding and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Introduction to Victorian England
Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this long reign, the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth. Many of the intellectual and cultural achievements of this period are still with us today.
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Blue plaque commemorating music hall artist Marie Lloyd at 55 Graham Road, Dalston, London E8 1PB, London Borough of Hackney.
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Research at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire has revealed a staggering array of carved ritual protection, or apotropaic marks (sometimes called ‘witches marks’).
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Blue Plaque commemorating mouintaineer Edward Whymper at 82 Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8NY, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.