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Family Days Out this May Half-Term
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? Whether you're planning a local adventure or exploring somewhere new, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do across the country.
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English Heritage looks after nine important monuments in London, erected in the 19th and 20th centuries – commemorating victories and memorialising those who had lost their lives in war. Browse all the London monuments in our care in the gallery below.
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History of Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks
The barracks at Berwick-upon-Tweed, also known as Ravensdowne Barracks, are the largest and finest barracks built in England in the early 18th century.
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Throughout the 17th century England’s economy remained largely based on agriculture and traditional industries. London, however, was at the centre of a growing international network of trade, both with the East and with colonies across the Atlantic.
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The majority of Anglo-Saxon buildings were constructed mainly using wood, so few are left standing. But the timber-building tradition left its mark on later stone-built churches.
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Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England and in the 19th century was famous for its opulence and lavish entertainments. After a devastating fire in 1937, it became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins, but it is still possible to gain a sense of its former grandeur.
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Summer is here, bringing a packed calendar of activities and experiences across the country. Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at historic sites across the country.
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Audley End House is a Jacobean mansion housing a large and diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, natural history specimens and more. This collection gives us a glimpse into discoveries, changing fashions and developments over 400 years. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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We asked on Facebook and Twitter for your favourite historic abbeys, priories and churches in England – and thousands of you responded. To help you plan your next visit, we've put together this list of the most popular ecclestiastical ruins.