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Early Medieval: Power and Politics
This period saw the evolution of what was essentially a nation of warlords, whether Romano-British or Anglo-Saxon, into a country organised into distinct kingdoms. Eventually the individual kingdoms were unified under the Kings of Wessex into the kingdom of England.
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The collection of objects on display in the museum at Richborough includes a remarkable number of faces – of gods and monsters, men and women, animals and birds. Discover what we know about some of them.
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Read about Dover Castle’s transformation into a permanent barracks and artillery fortress in the Georgian era and the conflicts that prompted this.
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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.
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The influence of the great formal gardens of the Renaissance gradually gave way to the opulence of the Baroque during the Stuart period. Gardens increasingly displayed man’s dominance over nature and the fruits of scientific endeavour – both through their design and what was placed and grown in them.
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Many parents and carers want to enhance their child’s learning through exploring history at home but may not be sure where to start. We have asked our team of teachers and education experts for advice on how you can approach home learning. They share hints and tips on how to create the best learning environment for your children, different ways that learners can demonstrate their understanding and how to approach teaching a topic to children of different ages and abilities.
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Inspiring Voices is a new poetry programme that will bring people and communities together to explore England’s heritage. We will create new platforms to connect people through poetry on and off the page, amplifying voices from across the country to build a powerful sense of community and belonging.
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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.