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A history of Harmondsworth Great Barn, built by Winchester College in 1425–7 and the largest intact medieval timber-framed barn in England, which remained in agricultural use until the 1970s.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – August 1066
Join the people of 1066 telling their story in just 140 characters. By August Harold must have been feeling smug; time was ticking for the Normans to sail.
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The Sites that Changed History
Whether it’s a prehistoric monument built around 5,600 years ago, or the abbey founded by William the Conqueror to atone for his actions during the Norman Conquest, our experts select some of the historic properties in our care that changed the course of history on the British Isles.
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Tintagel Castle Footbridge shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize
The footbridge at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new building. Commissioned by English Heritage, the bridge – designed by Ney & Partners engineers and architects William Matthews Associates – reunites for the first time in more than 500 years, the two halves of Tintagel Castle.
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Member Recommended: Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle has recently returned to its 'Cavalier' heyday as part of a £1.3 million project. English Heritage member Anne Mitchard checks out the changes.
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What Happened to Dido After the Film Ended?
What happened to Dido Belle after the cameras stopped rolling? Sam Kinchin-Smith picks up the story where Amma Asante's movie left off
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History of Gainsborough Old Hall
Gainsborough Old Hall is a medieval manor house in Lincolnshire, the surviving structures built by Sir Thomas Burgh II in the late 15th century. The hall was the seat of the Burghs from 1430 until 1596, and then sold to the merchant Hickman family, who resided there until around 1730. Its later history is a fascinating mix of residential use, workshops and businesses, a theatre space and civic institutions.
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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.