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In this guide, we explore some of the places that shine a light on Wiltshire's ancient past, visit a couple of castles, and point out a few other points of interest along the way.
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Past Lives: Eleanor of Aquitaine at Old Sarum
How this formidable French princess and former queen of England came to be imprisoned in the windswept castle of Old Sarum in Wiltshire.
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Takeover Day with Kids in Museums: What did our students get up to?
Takeover Day is a chance for kids get involved at our sites, and see what it's like to work in the heritage and charity sector. Here's what they got up to.
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From Romans gossiping on the loo to medieval royal bottom-wiping, to the invention of our modern flushing toilets, here are 2,000 years of toilet history!
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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen of two great medieval European powers – England and France. One of the wealthiest women in Europe, she played a very active role in government affairs.
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.