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Eight-year-old appointed English Heritage's child executive officer
After a nationwide search involving hundreds of applicants, English Heritage has today appointed a CEO with a difference to help make the wishes of thousands of children come true this summer.
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The places cared for by English Heritage span the story of England, from prehistory to the Cold War. Delve into our histories and stories pages to discover more about our sites, how they have changed over time, and who made them what they are today.
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Top authors write ghost stories inspired by English Heritage Sites
A compilation of eight new ghost stories inspired by English Heritage's historic sites will be published this October ahead of the charity's Halloween season.
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We specialise in bringing history to life. This includes using stories from our historic places to provide cross-curricular learning opportunities for all Key Stages. Our learning resources contain a range of activities designed to provide inspiration for teaching and learning across the curriculum.
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From a captive queen to the father of the NHS, and from a medieval hermit to a reggae superstar, discover the stories of the people who shaped our country's past.
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Contemporary art installation at Belsay Hall
A new contemporary art installation featuring the haunting voice of Turner Prize winning artist Susan Philipsz comes to Belsay Hall.
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With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there's plenty to discover in the North West of England.
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Dracula isn’t the only one out for blood this Halloween
This Halloween, we are partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover something truly spine-tingling: their own blood type.
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History of York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain’s defence against the impact of a nuclear strike. It operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation.