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This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.
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For just over a year King Charles I was held captive on the Isle of Wight, primarily at Carisbrooke Castle. From there, he took part in numerous negotiations with the English and Scottish parliaments, failed in several escape attempts, and only heard afterwards about the uprisings of the Second Civil War in the summer of 1648.
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History of Chysauster Ancient Village
The history of one of the best-preserved ancient villages in Britain, where people lived and worked about 1,800 years ago.
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Ranger's House is a Georgian villa that today houses the Wernher Collection, amassed by the 19th-century businessman, Sir Julius Wernher. This world-class art collection is made up of over 700 works, including paintings, sculptures, tapestries and more. Each object reveals much about the making, meaning and movement of art throughout the world. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Be inspired by our suggested itineraries for your stay at one of our contemporary holiday cottages in the heart of history.
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage is calling for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers, many of whom have been hard hit during the pandemic and are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Temple Cloud Archaeology Store
The Temple Cloud Archaeology Store holds the extensive archaeological collections and paper based archives from English Heritage guardianship sites from the West of England including the counties of Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Cornwall, Dorset and Devon.
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6 prime pairs of blue plaques in London and where to see them
Blue plaques are everywhere in London, but buildings with two blue plaques are rare. Howard Spencer looks at 6 famous plaque pairings.
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Five minutes with Jigsaw the Donkey
Jigsaw the Donkey lives at Carisbrooke Castle with her friends Jill, Jack and Jimbob. She took time out her busy schedule to give us this interview!