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Pendennis Castle was an important artillery fort from 1539 until 1956, defending the naval and mercantile anchorage of Carrick Roads and the port of Falmouth.
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Myths, legends and folklore are intricately linked with the stories of England’s past. But while a lot of these are carried through generational stories and historical literature, tangible associations live on at the historic places we care for.
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Wallpaper and rose petals: the story behind Wrest Park’s summer art exhibition
Artist Sally Annett is exhibiting a range of contemporary art works at Wrest Park this summer. Inspired by the site’s collection of rarely-seen wallpapers, Annett talks to us about what it was like to delve into the vast collection stores at Wrest, and the stories she found there.
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Our collection relating to Pevensey Castle highlights the story of the Norman Conquest and the development of England under William I and his successors. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Discover Belsay’s fascinating history, from its medieval castle and Greek Revival mansion to the outstanding garden which links the two buildings.
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Refectory Cottage, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
Soak up the serenity inside the ruins of what was once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country.
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Explore history with English Heritage! On this page, discover Queen Victoria and the Victorians and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do!
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History of Birdoswald Roman Fort
A history of Birdoswald Roman Fort, one of 16 forts built along Hadrian’s Wall and with some of the best-preserved defences of any Wall fort.
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The history of Osborne, the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight, built as an escape from court life in London and Windsor.
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Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle
Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle are two of Henry VIII's coastal defence forts, known as 'device forts', built on the shores of the Fal estuary between 1539 and 1547. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to explore the story of these fortresses, their role in defending England's shores, and the area they guarded.