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Featured Object: The ‘Grape Cup’
This pottery cup was found buried among other precious grave goods with a person buried in a round barrow near Stonehenge. But what is it, and what was it for?
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Enjoy an extraordinary summer seeing our knights in action. Whether you're going to a joust or a tournament, find out about the history of knights as well as what you can expect at our events. Do you know the difference between thirteenth and fifteenth-century knights? What's a tilt rail? These questions and many others are answered below.
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How did the Iron Bridge inspire Paul Catherall’s latest artwork?
Paul Catherall is designing an exclusive print of the Iron Bridge as part of our conservation campaign. We ask Paul what the bridge means to him.
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A number of aspects of Longthorpe Tower’s history and architecture, and the content and meaning of its famous paintings, remain to be fully understood.
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Family Days Out this May Half-Term
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? Whether you're planning a local adventure or exploring somewhere new, there are plenty of family-friendly things to do across the country.
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Prehistoric Monuments in England
England’s prehistoric monuments span almost four millennia – from the time Neolithic farmers first began to build using timber, earth and stone, to the invasion of the Romans in AD 43. Discover what they were used for, how and when they were built, and where to find them.
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English Heritage launch Roman Face Pot Gallery
English Heritage have launched the Roman Face Pot Gallery, where users can create their own digital pottery masterpiece and learn about what these curious ceramic pieces might have meant to people living in Roman Britain. The gallery has been produced as part of the charity’s celebration of 1900 years since the creation of Hadrian’s Wall.