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Enjoy a family day out this autumn. Visit our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family events and activities.
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Blanche Arundell, Defender of Wardour Castle
Discover how Lady Blanche Arundell heroically led a small band of men and women in defence of her home, Old Wardour Castle, when it came under siege during the English Civil War.
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The story of black lives in Britain is long, varied and complex. To help you chart the story of black Britons, we’ve brought together experiences from across our sites to share with you. Get involved by doing your own research, trying some of our suggested activities, and enjoying our selection of videos and podcasts.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Tournaments
Medieval tournaments were the ultimate test of a knight's skill, strength and courage. These thrilling events kept their military skills sharp in preparation for war, but they could also be extremely lucrative for a successful knight. Read on to find out more about the brutal and contentious origins of tournaments and their evolution to the chivalrous joust we picture today. Here are 5 things you might not know about tournaments:
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Between 1917 and 1918 Private Arthur William David Roberts (1897–1982) kept a diary of his military service, later using his daily entries to write an extended narrative of his experiences in France. His story remained unknown and unpublished until a chance find 20 years after his death.
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Decoding Rushton Triangular Lodge
Sir Thomas Tresham left no explanation of the decoration of Rushton Triangular Lodge. But we can still decode many of the hidden meanings in its form and symbols, while others remain a mystery.
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Top 5 Things To Do in December
This December, we’ve got plenty of inspirational ideas for the festive season! Find a fun-filled Christmas event near you, go on an immersive journey through Neverland at Kenwood, get the kids making crafts, and find a relaxing winter walk for the Twixmas period.
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Availability & Prices of Callie's Cottage
Availability of Callie's Cottage to book a holiday with English Heritage
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Top 5 things to do in September
Make the most of September with plenty of things to see and do as the seasons start to change. Join us for BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at Audley End, enjoy relaxing Sunday music, discover art and culture at Kenwood in London, and make the most of free tours and talks as part of Heritage Open Days.
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History of St John’s Commandery
St John’s Commandery was the centre of a medieval estate run by members of the military-monastic Order of St John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitaller. Its 13th-century chapel, later converted into a farmhouse, has a remarkable medieval crown-post roof.