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We're open again for school visits, but what's it really like planning a trip to one of our sites at the moment. We thought that the best person to answer this question is a teacher who has planned and enjoyed a trip to one of our sites. Read on to find out more about his experience.
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Why were women written out of history? An interview with Bettany Hughes
For Women's History Month, award-winning historian, author and broadcaster Dr Bettany Hughes explains why women were written out of history.
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A summary of the present state of research on Whitby Abbey, and of the questions that remain to be answered about the history and development of the Anglian and later monasteries
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Terrifying tales: the Kids Rule! guide to medieval ghosts
Discover what medieval ghosts were like (and what to do if you meet one), plus some spooky stories connected to English Heritage sites!
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Featured Object: Medieval Chess Pieces
These were found at Rievaulx Abbey and are over 800 years old – but what were they used for? Susan Harrison, Curator at English Heritage explains.
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The General, The Scientist & The Banker: The Birth of Archaeology and the Battle for the Past
Darwin’s theory and an archaeological discovery, broke the Biblical version of history. This exhibition shows what happened next, as archaeologists try to save Britain’s prehistoric sites.
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The General, The Scientist & The Banker: The Birth of Archaeology and the Battle for the Past
Darwin’s theory and an archaeological discovery, broke the Biblical version of history. This exhibition shows what happened next, as archaeologists try to save Britain’s prehistoric sites.
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Find plenty of things to do during the colder months at our historic sites.
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10 Sites to visit this Half Term
Make history at our sites this half-term. Here we've put together ten of the best sites to visit with the kids, from battle grounds and castle forts to country houses and coastal views.
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What is solstice and what is its significance at Stonehenge. Find out here with explanatory videos and details of winter and summer solstice celebrations.