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We care for thousands of artefacts, paintings and plants – and each one has a story to tell. Join our experts to find out what makes these items so special, and zoom in to discover new perspectives on these treasures from the past.
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Dennis Menace’s top historical pranks
We asked Beano’s most mischievous prankster, Dennis, to rate the top tricks played at English Heritage sites – which do you think is the best?
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Once reserved for wealthy land-owners to enjoy on their estates, the Victorians revolutionised the phenomenon of outdoor dining, bringing the picnic to the masses and paving the way for every family to enjoy taking their meals outside.
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Winter Opening for Education Visits
Many of our sites remain open for school visits through the winter season, from November to March, during term-time. Find out more about winter opening and book a visit to explore heritage all year round.
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From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.
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A Short History of Christmas Greenery
Decorating our homes with greenery such as Christmas trees, holly and ivy, wreaths and mistletoe, is a Christmas tradition ingrained in our national consciousness. But when and why did such traditions emerge? We delve into the history of Christmas greenery to try to find the origins of some much loved traditions.
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We all like to play a prank or two every now and again, and our ancestors were no different. Here are some of the top tricks played at English Heritage sites over the centuries.
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Rising from a modest background to become a friend of Elizabeth I and one of the richest women of her time, Bess of Hardwick was also a tireless and ambitious builder, whose houses symbolised her rise to wealth and power.
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Discover what happens during the winter season at Queen Victoria's Isle of Wight holiday home