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Castles aren't just used by kings and queens. Discover more about the people who lived and worked in castles, from the Lord and Lady to the unfortunate servant who had to clean out the cesspit.
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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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The story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the African orphan who became the protégée of Queen Victoria, reads more like fiction than fact.
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Above the entrance to the late medieval abbot’s house at Rievaulx Abbey is a sculpted sandstone panel dating to around 1500. The panel provides insights into the beliefs of the monks who lived at Rievaulx and can be used as a way of interpreting medieval representations of Gabriel coming to Mary.
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A journey through 400 years of Shakespearean theatre in London led by the playwrights and performers commemorated with a blue plaque.
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10 historic places to visit whatever the weather
Discover 10 English Heritage sites across England perfect for winter days out. Wrap up warm, grab wellies and explore historic places across the country.
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Find plenty of things to do during the colder months at our historic sites.
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The Head Gardener's House, Audley End, Essex
Built in 1875 as a family home for Audley End’s Head Gardener, this handsome three-bedroom red-brick house signalled the Head Gardener’s status as one of Audley End’s most senior servants.
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Explore the life and times of Mrs Avis Crocombe, head cook at Audley End House in the 1880s. Watch as Victorian recipes are brought to life through our popular YouTube series, The Victorian Way, and discover the reality of life below stairs at a Victorian country house.