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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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How to make a group booking for an English Heritage property including discounts, payment methods and cancellations.
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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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Lord Beauchamp, Walmer Castle and Homosexuality in 20th-Century England
During the 1920s Walmer was home to William Lygon, 7th Earl of Beauchamp, who held lavish homosexual parties at the castle.
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Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.
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This July, join us for a jam-packed Great British Summer, bringing together timeless family activities and outdoor entertainment in beautiful historic surroundings. Enjoy live music, get up close to the action with our Knights’ Tournaments, or escape to the coast and spend your days by the sea.
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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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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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20 Questions Quiz: Women's History Month
Test your knowledge with our quiz for Women's History Month