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Spring has most definitely sprung and now is the perfect time to spend a day out where history happened. Here are our highlights and top picks for April.
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The art of making pancakes is not a modern invention. Here’s Mrs Crocombe’s Victorian recipe, straight from the kitchen at Audley End.
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Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Discover the traditions that led to the creation of this tasty annual celebration and follow Mrs Crocombe’s instructions to make your own delicious pancakes!
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What's On Easter Trail Baby Dragon Trail Sat, 5 Apr – Mon, 21 Apr, 10am-6pm Admission charges apply. Trail Free. Medieval Musicians Drop in and meet Myal and Peg, our historical musicians and living historians, who will be joining us to share some popular tunes from Medieval England and further afield. Wed, 28 May and Thu, 29 May Medieval Storyteller Join the Yarnsmith of Norwich as he transports you back to a long, long time ago. Tue, 27 May and Fri, 30 May Summer Trail Knightly Chivalry Can you find all the values it takes to become a true knight for their code of honour. Under 5’s eye spy trail also available. Sat, 19 Jul – Sun, 31 Aug, 10am-6pm Admission charges apply. Trail Free. All events are managed by Medway Castle, please vist their website for further information.
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Why do we eat pancakes on pancake day?
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is on 13 Februrary in 2018. We asked Sam Bilton about the history of the celebration. She’s also found an 18th-century recipe for a kind of pancake pie for you to try at home – the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat.
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New tearoom for hadrian's wall
If you're marching forth along Hadrian's Wall this spring then why not take a break at the newly opened tearoom at Chesters Roman Fort. Visitors can discover locally inspired and sourced refreshments, suitable for hungry hikers and thirsty cavalry alike.
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5 Clocks Which Tell the Story of Time
In celebration of all things ‘time’, we’ve ticked off our top 5 examples of timekeeping tools that can be found at English Heritage sites across the country.
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A luxury wartime bunker, a rediscovered 1930s map room and a glamorous walk-in wardrobe among the rooms at Eltham Palace that English Heritage will reveal to the public for the first time this Easter as part of a makeover of one of the country's greatest Art Deco gems.
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A brief history and description of Duxford Chapel, a chantry chapel dating back to the 13th century.