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English Heritage needs your Hadrian’s Wall souvenirs
In celebration of the 1900th anniversary of the start of construction of Hadrian’s Wall, English Heritage will open a new exhibition documenting the landmark’s long history as a tourist attraction. Members of the public are invited to send in pictures of their souvenirs from the Wall, with the best ones chosen to be exhibited alongside ancient keepsakes. One souvenir recently acquired by the charity is a tin filled with scavenged fragments that, according to a handwritten note attached to its lid, were discovered in 1891. The exhibition, opening this autumn, will also showcase some of Hadrian’s Wall’s oldest souvenirs, including an ornate cup dating back to around 130 AD.
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Visitors are encouraged to explore the charity’s historic sites using the five senses, evoking the same experiences as past generations
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The room in which the Duke of Wellington died in 1852 has been re-created by English Heritage as part of a major re-presentation of Walmer Castle in Kent. A pair of original Wellington boots and the Duke's death mask are among the objects in a new exhibition, opening on Friday 5 June, looking at the life and 'celebrity' status of the victor of Waterloo.
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This super Tudor Folly was built by the father of one of the Gunpowder plotters in the 1590’s as an expression of his Catholic faith. How many combinations of three, representing the holy trinity, can your students find as they look around?
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Members' Week: Edgar Aetheling - 'The Boy who lived' Talk at Battle Abbey
Join us at Battle Abbey for a fun family-friendly romp through the confusing cast of 1066 characters on Tuesday 26 May. Find out how and why the Anglo-Saxon boy prince Edgar Aetheling survived William the Conqueror’s new regime but was consigned to be a footnote of history.
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The gardeners that time (almost) forgot
How often have you walked around a garden and wondered about the gardeners who created it? Landscape Advisor Emily Parker rediscovers these unsung heroes.
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Significance of Benwell Vallum Crossing
The causeway at Benwell is significant because it is the only visible surviving crossing of the Vallum.
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Midlands Discount Partner Attractions
Use your English Heritage membership to get discounted entry at these independent attractions in the West Midlands.