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Immerse yourself in the story of the gallant knight St George and his legendary encounter with a ferocious dragon.
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Find out more about vacancies and types of roles available in our historic gardens.
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Take a look at some of the remarkable women who left the lives they knew behind in order to contribute to the war effort during the First World War.
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From great medieval queens to nurses in the First World War, the role of women throughout English history has often been overlooked. Here we highlight some of their stories – not only the women who achieved high status and success, but also those who remain largely unnamed in history, and who have quietly shaped our way of life today.
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Since April 2021, we've hosted Members' Week every year as a special thank-you to you, our members, for your ongoing support. As well as many events at sites across the country, we've also released a variety of virtual events for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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English Heritage unveils mysterious CCTV image and haunting new tales from historic sites
From whispers of ghostly piano music to figures fading into the mist, a spine-tingling array of new ghostly goings on have been reported by English Heritage staff based at castles, abbeys and historic houses across the country.
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Weeding was back-breaking, monotonous and poorly paid - a job often left to women or boys - but vital to the upkeep of the gardens in grand country houses. In this article we exploring the often forgotten contribution of weeding women to our historic gardens.
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How did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularise Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions, from trees to turkeys, were made fashionable in Victorian England by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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Combing archive patterns with luxurious comfort, Bedeck have created a bespoke bedding collection, which is now exclusively available at Marks & Spencer.