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Bolsover Castle Rated Spookiest site by English Heritage staff
Staff survey reveals the charity’s top 10 spookiest sites across England
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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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England’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about the rise and fall of the medieval castle.
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Which is the best place English Heritage site to take your family on a day out? That's the question we posed to our Facebook followers, and hundreds of you got in touch to tell us about your favourite English Heritage places.
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From Norman earthworks to mighty royal fortresses and from Cornwall to Northumberland, these castles and forts tell the turbulent and often surprising story of power, war and siege in England.
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Availability and Prices at The Bowling Green Apartment, Carisbrooke Castle
Check the price and availability of the Bowling Green Apartment Holiday Cottage in the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
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History through your lens Top picks from Instagram in July
Every photo tells a story, and you’ve been sharing some of your best snaps from our historic sites on Instagram this month using the #englishheritage hashtag. We’ve picked out a few of our favourites from all across the country to share in this monthly round-up.
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Bolsover Castle Rated English Heritage's Spookiest Site by Staff
Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire has topped the list of English Heritage’s ten spookiest sites, as voted for by members of staff across the charity’s 400 plus castles and abbeys, historic houses and palaces.
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For just over a year King Charles I was held captive on the Isle of Wight, primarily at Carisbrooke Castle. From there, he took part in numerous negotiations with the English and Scottish parliaments, failed in several escape attempts, and only heard afterwards about the uprisings of the Second Civil War in the summer of 1648.
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The History of the Vikings in England
Historian Thomas Williams tells the story of the Vikings in England and explains how they changed society.