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7 reasons to volunteer with English Heritage
With 2017 just around the corner, is volunteering on your New Year’s resolution list? Here’s seven fantastic reasons why you should give it a go.
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What was the legacy of William the Conqueror?
The Norman Conquest brought about the most radical change in society ever seen in England, and the question of whether this was for the better or for the worse is very much open to interpretation.
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There’s lots going on at England’s historic places this month. Join us for nights of stargazing in the grounds of houses and castles, plan a romantic Valentine’s Day adventure and keep cosy in our popular cafés and tearooms.
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The English Heritage Trust is governed by a board of trustees who meet five times a year to discuss the day-to-day running of the organisation.
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Start planning some unforgettable days out and stand where history was made. From awe-inspiring gardens and hidden spaces, to brooding ruins and formidable castles, we’ve selected our favourite places to discover historic treasures and escape the everyday.
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Worst Royal Family Feuds from History
For royals of the past, Christmas has not always been a joyous time. True stories of imprisonment, assassination and execution might put our modern family quarrels into perspective.
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Piers Gaveston, Hugh Despenser and the Downfall of Edward II
The short reign of Edward II is commonly seen as a disastrous period in English history. Edward, faced military defeats, political crises and civil war. The king’s downfall was due in part to his reliance on his ‘favourites’, Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser, who were rumoured to be his lovers.
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20 Questions Quiz: Women's History Month
Test your knowledge with our quiz for Women's History Month
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20 Questions Quiz: Women's History Month
Test your knowledge with our quiz for Women's History Month
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The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched
For many families Easter isn’t complete without an egg hunt. We explore where the egg hunt originated and how it came to be a part of our Easter celebrations.