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A history of Stonehenge, explaining how the prehistoric monument developed from an early henge into its final form, as well as its later history.
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This stunning mansion, set in beautifully restored gardens gives you a chance to step into the past. Originally founded by a family who may have made their fortune in the slave trade and then gradually falling into disrepair as agricultural and mining income fell and economic depression and death duties after the Second World War minimised the family’s ability to invest in it; this house brilliantly reflects changing times in Britain’s history.
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Stonehenge Collection Highlights
Highlights frorm the objects on permanent display at Stonehenge
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Dunkirk 1940: The Making of the Miracle
This year we’re marking 80 years since the incredible rescue of British Army from Dunkirk. Coordinated from secret tunnels beneath Dover Castle in May 1940, discover the rescue, codenamed Operation Dynamo, and find out how you can join in the commemorations from your home.
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Between the end of Roman rule and the arrival of the Normans, the international networks into which England fitted fluctuated many times. From the 9th century links with Scandinavia were particularly strong.
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Halloween half-term at Framlingham Castle
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Framlingham Castle this half-term.
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Halloween half-term at Bolsover Castle
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Bolsover Castle this half-term.
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Battle Abbey Collection Highlights
Battle Abbey's collection holds some intriguing objects that help tell its 900-year story and shed light on the daily life of the medieval monks.
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Launceston Castle dates from the early years of the Norman Conquest, with construction beginning in 1068. Sitting on a high hill overlooking the surrounding area, it was a symbol of Norman power and served as a reminder of the authority of the Earls of Cornwall, and from the 1300s, the Dukes of Cornwall. In the mid-thirteenth century it was remodelled by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Over its history, the castle has been an administrative centre, a prison and even a pleasure garden. It was also one of several sites used by U.S. forces during World War II. Use our suggested activities and resources to better understand the story of Launceston Castle.