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79 results for myths and legends
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Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Experience an exhilarating spectacle as four legendary knights compete for glory in the grand medieval joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens.
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Organise a visit to one of our many sites in the north of England and let your pupils experience an unforgettable, curriculum-aligned trip.
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Spring has well and truly arrived and many of our historic places are now open for the season ahead. Why not make the most of the warmer weather and browse our pick of spring garden highlights?
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A brief history of Silbury Hill, the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe.
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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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Jousting joins football, tennis and cricket in V.A.R revolution
English Heritage has collaborated with the leading innovator in sports technology, Hawk Eye, to bring jousting adjudication in-line with 21st century standards.
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How William the Conqueror spent Christmas in 1066
William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day in 1066. Find out more about what happened that day, and the dramatic events that led to his coronation.
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From Arthurian legends to secret Second World War tunnels, test your knowledge of the castles in our care with this just-for-fun quiz
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