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Volunteer Focus celebrates the work of our amazing volunteers across the country. Find out what they have been up to in our most recent editions.
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What is it like to work in an archive?
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the objects found on archaeological digs? Or where collections that aren’t on display are held? We spoke to Rose Arkle, the Collections Archive Assistant at the Wrest Park Collections Store to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, and what it takes to start working in an archive.
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Life as a Roman soldier in Britain
Take a look at what was important to Roman soldiers living in Britain and what objects in English Heritage's collections reveal about their daily life.
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History of Jewry Wall, Leicester
Built about AD 160, the Jewry Wall in Leicester once formed the wall between the exercise hall and the bathing suite of the town’s public baths, and is one of the largest remaining Roman masonry structures in Britain.
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History of Blackfriars, Gloucester
The Dominican friary of Gloucester Blackfriars is one of the best-preserved urban monasteries in England, which at its peak was home to between 30 and 40 friars,
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What's in a traditional Christmas dinner?
Food historian Sam Bilton explores what makes up a traditional Christmas dinner and how tastes have changed over the centuries.
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Old photographs aren’t just fascinating to look at, they can also reveal important clues about the past! On this page, we’ve gathered some old photographs with secrets to reveal. Using our top tips, can you correctly guess what’s happening and who’s in them?
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Takeover Day with Kids in Museums: What did our students get up to?
Takeover Day is a chance for kids get involved at our sites, and see what it's like to work in the heritage and charity sector. Here's what they got up to.
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The Bunker at Dover Castle is the first Escape Room experience created by English Heritage inspired by real life history. Read on to find out more about the Escape Room concept and how the game works.