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A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.
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10 ways of keeping warm through history
As winter bites and we start putting on those extra layers, you might wonder how our ancestors coped before the modern invention of central heating.
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Built after the Norman conquest as part of a series of castle along the River Tyne, Prudhoe Castle has survived two sieges and is the only Northumberland castle to resist the Scots. Continuously occupied for 900 years, the majority of the surviving buildings date from the 12th century.
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This hidden gem was once a thriving Roman town due to its position on a major trade route between London and Hadrian’s Wall. It was in the centre of land ruled by the Brigantes, an Iron Age tribe who allied with the Romans. See the beautiful preserved mosaics, guided by our thriving Friends Organisation. Allow your students to opportunity to help with real archaeological excavations at Aldborough Roman Site during the autumn term annually.
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20 Questions Quiz: Autumn and Winter Traditions
Test your knowledge of autumn and winter traditions with this quiz
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Learn about the people who lived and worked Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall.
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Middleham Castle was once home to Richard III; through his childhood, as a squire, and adult years as Duke of Gloucester and King. The ruins stand to a good height on three of the four sides and the layout of a central tower with four outer walls makes it the ideal place for students to explore and understand the basic ground plan of a castle and how it was designed to display wealth and power to the surrounding populace.
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Pests at home: the good, the bad and the ugly
Find out about the insect pests - such as clothes moths and woodworm - that can damage your home, and how you can protect against them with tips from English Heritage top conservation experts.