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Past Lives: St Godric at Finchale Priory
Finchale Priory was founded in about 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a former sailor who settled here after years of adventure.
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MORE FAMILIES THAN EVER ARE VISITING HISTORIC SITES, SAYS ENGLISH HERITAGE
Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade
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Record numbers of families visited English Heritage sites in 2023
We welcomed more families to our historic sites than ever before last year. More than 550,000 families enjoyed a visit to English Heritage sites in 2023, the highest figure since records began and an increase of more than 50% over the last decade.
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England's story has been made and shaped by the places where it happened, from palatial ruins that once hosted lavish Royal parties to ancient monuments that may have marked out the turning of time.
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English Heritage Collections Highlights
English Heritage cares for more than a million objects spanning more than 5,000 years of history. We do not operate a central museum. Instead, we try to make sure that we display objects that were used, found or were originally displayed at the sites where you see them.
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Featuring innovative storytelling, interactive exhibits and hundreds of objects that haven’t been seen before, new and improved museums provide a fresh opportunity to explore our collections.
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9 Historic Places with Outdoor Spaces
Here are some of the places where it's easiest to explore history in the open air, giving you peace of mind as you enjoy your day out.
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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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Teaching and Learning Resource Library
Our learning resources are free educational tools packed with everything you need to give your learners a deep insight into the history of our places. Our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians have developed over 100 resources to choose from, each tied to curriculum learning.