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Climate change is one of the greatest risks to cultural heritage. As an organisation we recognise the urgent need for us to reduce our environmental impact and adapt to the changing climate. Here we highlight some of the important work that has been completed as part of our Climate Action Plan.
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Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrian’s Wall
Discover how the history of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall has been uncovered, stone by stone, by archaeologists and researchers.
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Guy Gibson, an RAF pilot who led the ‘Dambusters’ raid, is commemorated on a blue plaque, erected in 2006 by English Heritage, at 32 Aberdeen Place, St John's Wood, London, NW8 8JR.
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Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
Wall section and a surviving piece of turret 2 1/2 metres (8.2 feet) high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion.
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An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.
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5 steps to an inspiring education visit
Planning a trip to an English Heritage site is easy. Not only are visits a brilliant way to give your students immersive, hands-on experiences that complement the curriculum, they can also be organised on a budget. Follow these five simple steps to creating a day you and your students will never forget!
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Explore over 900 years of history; from a 12th century fortified palace to Sir Walter Raleigh’s Elizabethan modifications to a highly defendable Royalist stronghold during the civil war. Venture down the steps at the North Gate to what was once a busy landing port at the edge of the lake. Take a walk around the dry moat to get a unique view of the castle and curtain wall
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A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1150 on a large earthen mound within a stone-walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnificent views of the Black Mountains.
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Description of Longthorpe Tower
A description of Longthorpe Tower and the spectacular 14th-century wall paintings in the first-floor room, which are the tower's chief glory.
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Weeding was back-breaking, monotonous and poorly paid - a job often left to women or boys - but vital to the upkeep of the gardens in grand country houses. In this article we exploring the often forgotten contribution of weeding women to our historic gardens.