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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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March is the perfect time to get outside and explore our beautiful historic gardens, or plan the perfect day out with Mum this Mother's Day.
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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.
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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
English Heritage offers historic sites and collections online
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Richborough Roman Fort: History and Stories
Richborough is the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain. Today, its impressive ruins and rich collection of objects give us an exceptional insight into four centuries of life there.
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Over 140 years since the first international football match was played between England and Scotland in 1872, fans of the sport are gearing up for a showdown between England and Italy in the Euro 2020 final. To show our support, we’ve created a version of the St George’s Flag featuring the surnames - about 32,000 in total - of almost everyone living in England today. You can either view the flag online, or visit the physical versions flying at 11 of the properties in our care.
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The Norman Conquest was achieved largely thanks to two instruments of war previously unknown in England: the mounted, armoured knight, and the castle. The former was a key factor in William the Conqueror’s triumph at Hastings, while the latter dramatically militarised the English landscape.