Search Results
434 results for 【"m
Page
How did the Iron Bridge inspire Paul Catherall’s latest artwork?
Paul Catherall is designing an exclusive print of the Iron Bridge as part of our conservation campaign. We ask Paul what the bridge means to him.
Page
Find out how you can delve deeper into the history of our sites, and discover ways you can make the most of your membership, with tips and recommendations from fellow English Heritage Members
Page
Roman socks and sandals: fashion or faux pas?
Did the Romans wear socks with their sandals? Discover the history and evidence for this fashion faux pas.
Page
The Custodian's House, Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
A spacious one bedroom holiday cottage the Custodian’s House is located on the ramparts of Pendennis Castle with sweeping views of Gyllngvase Bay and the Cornish coastline beyond.
Page
A brief history of Maiden Castle, the largest and most complex Iron Age hillfort in Britain.
Page
A history of Richmond Castle, one of the best-preserved Norman castles in England, later used as a WWI prison for conscientious objectors.
Page
Barnard Castle has sat on a dramatic site above the river Tees since the late 11th century. From 1471 to 1485 it belonged to the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. After a fierce siege in 1569, the castle went into steep decline and it was effectively abandoned by the early 17th century.
Page
A Journey into Witchcraft Beliefs
The history of witchcraft is complex, and often raises more questions than it answers. Where did witches come from? And did they always arrive on broomsticks? We asked Professor Diane Purkiss to take us inside the minds of ordinary people and intellectuals in medieval and early modern England to reveal how the figure of the witch was born.
Page
Five grand garden parties from history
With the help of Landscape Advisor Emily Parker and Properties Historian Andrew Hann, we’re taking a look at five historic frolics and garden parties that took place at the gardens in our care.