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The Romans sought to equate their own gods with those of the local population. People worshipped these hybrid gods, together with ancient local deities and exotic new cults.
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Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how teach the Romans to your learners. Featuring hints and tips, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Eight ghosts - Eight authors - eight historic sites
English Heritage announces a new collection of eight chilling ghost stories Mark Haddon, Jeanette Winterson and Sarah Perry are among those inspired by English Heritage properties across the country
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The typical building of pre-Roman Britain was the timber and thatch roundhouse. The Romans introduced the idea of rectangular plans, which were more suitable for packing buildings closely together along streets in planned cities.
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Find out how to book your next group day out to Chesters Roman Fort. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Sites to Visit in the North East
From Hadrian's Wall to Lindisfarne Priory, the North East is full of exciting sites to explore with your class as part of a free self-led visit.
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Many of our sites are situated amongst some of England’s most picturesque scenery. Use our walking guides to make the most of the great outdoors and enjoy a full day out in spectacular historical landscapes. Our walking guides detail the routes between two or three sites to make the most of the day. Bring along a picnic or enjoy lunch in one of our top tearooms and spend the day walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.
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With the input of teachers across the country, we’ve selected our Top 10 school trips to support your history study across key stages 1-3, with added benefits for maths, science, geography and literacy, too. With free access to all our properties when booked in advance, free planning visits and specially designed learning resources, we have all the tools you need to help you create the unique and memorable learning experiences for your class.
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From stately halls to Roman walls, here are our top tips for group days out in the north of England.