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We're shining the spotlight on the reasons why our teams love the historic buildings and sites that we care for and taking a closer look at the hidden histories of these fantastic places to visit.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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What are you planning this year?
Make one of your New Year’s Resolutions this year to step into History with your class at one of our inspiring sites, as recommended by fellow teachers.
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Grime's Graves Neolithic Flint Mine Opens to the Public
Visit Grime's Graves and you can descend into the oldest human-made underground space in England. A brand new entrance provides access to this subterranean world. And a new exhibition with Neolithic tools tells the story of people from 4,500 years ago.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Sites to visit in the Midlands
From the Roman town of Wroxeter to the medieval castle Elizabeth I herself visited in Kenilworth, the Midlands in full of sites to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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Serving up soups made from things grown in our kitchen gardens, cakes baked to historical recipes and as much locally sourced produce as possible, we're proud of our cafés and tearooms. And we know they are an important part of your visit.
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The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both. Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet, though its multi-racial population reflected old imperial connections.