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Excavation and Restoration: Stonehenge in the 1950s and 60s
The years between 1950 and 1964 saw an explosion of research and conservation activity at Stonehenge, and restoration made the world's most famous prehistoric monument much easier to understand.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Discovery Visits at Gainsborough Old Hall
Book an interactive Discovery Visit workshop and let your pupils delve deeper into the history of Gainsborough Old Hall.
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Marble Hill is a much-loved space for both locals and Londoners, young and old, to relax and play. Find out how English Heritage plans to breathe new life into both the house and the park in an ambitious restoration project.
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Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how teach the Romans to your learners. Featuring hints and tips, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Two different shield shapes are depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. The kite-shaped shield is often associated with the Normans. This design covered the full length of the body and was carried on the left forearm while mounted on a horse. The Saxons, who normally fought on foot, are often portrayed as carrying round shields, a stronger and heavier protection which was a vital element of the Saxon shield wall.
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Easter and the Synod of Whitby
In 7th-century England there was no agreement among Christian groups on when to celebrate Easter. Discover how a landmark meeting at Whitby Abbey settled on the formula that we still use today to determine the dates of Easter.
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Discover 1,000 years of Lydford's history; from its origins as an Anglo-Saxon town, to its Norman castle and prison which later became notorious for its harsh punishments. You can download this short audio tour for Lydford Castle and Saxon Town. It is designed to be played on an iPod, mobile phone or mp3 player so that you can listen to the guide as you walk around the site.