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Log into your Members' Area and be inspired with our most family friendly sites for spring break.
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Bring your teaching of any time period, topic or theme to life at one of our 400 sites across England.
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Aydon Castle is a fine example of an English fortified manor house. Built as a home over 700 years ago, it was almost immediately fortified due to the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Its turbulent history began with a Scottish raid in 1315 where the house was pillaged and burnt, followed by seizure by English rebels two years later. Today it remains almost completely intact, set amongst the Northumberland woodland.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund
Since we became a charity in 2015, many of our projects have benefited from over £50 million in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. In its 30th anniversary year, we say thank you to the National Lottery players.
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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.
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Eltham Palace Collection Highlights
Highlights from the collections at Eltham Palace, including furniture purpose-built for Stephen and Virginia Courtauld's house, and works of fine and decorative art.
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The best play areas at English Heritage sites
Head to these fun-filled themed play areas so your little adventurers can be inspired to play based on the heritage stories they've experienced, learn more about the historic place you're visiting - or just burn off any excess energy!
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Actress Audrey Hepburn is one of the most recognisable figures in popular culture. She is recognised by a plaque at 65 South Audley Street, where she lived when her acting career began.
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Christine Granville, born Krystyna Skarbek, was one of the most remarkable secret agents of the Second World War, undertaking many successful missions and saving countless lives.
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BADER, Sir Douglas (1910-1982)
Blue Plaque commemorating fighter pilot Sir Douglas Baden-Powell at 9 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5DG, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea