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Stonehenge 1986–97: a World Heritage Site - English Heritage Blog
Julian Richards explains how Stonehenge became a World Heritage Site in 1986, and how the landscape we see and enjoy today began to evolve from this time.
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Archaeologist, broadcaster and writer Julian Richards, takes us through his personal collection of historical Stonehenge memorabilia which, along with featured objects on loan from Wiltshire Museum and The Salisbury Museum, form the ‘Wish You Were Here’ exhibition currently on display at Stonehenge.
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Stonehenge in the 1930s and 40s: Protecting the Landscape
As part of our series on the care of Stonehenge since 1918, tracing the care and conservation of Stonehenge since 1918, Mark Bowden looks at how the Stonehenge landscape changed in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Weekend of celebration marks 100 years of Stonehenge belonging to the nation
A day of specially commissioned art and events will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stonehenge being donated to the nation.
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Explore the ways in which Stonehenge has been experienced by its many visitors, through historical souvenirs, guidebooks, postcards and photographs.
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Bring your budding archaeologists to try their hand at unearthing the past in our special Stonehenge sandboxes. Artefacts from across the centuries are ready to be excavated, giving children the chance to learn more about the history of Stonehenge through the things that have been left behind.
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Oldest Stonehenge family photo discovered in collection of rock legend Dr. Brian May
Stonehenge’s oldest family photo has been discovered in the collection of Dr. Brian May, legendary guitarist of rock band Queen, English Heritage announced today (3 August). The image will be on display as part of a collection set to a soundtrack performed by May himself, viewed through a digital stereoscope, loaned to the charity by the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy.
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Did the builders of Stonehenge feast on sweet treats at midwinter?
English Heritage creates Neolithic Mince Pie recipe inspired by evidence of foraged fruit. Neolithic mince pies on the menu at Stonehenge this December
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Winter Solstice celebrated at Stonehenge
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the first day of the winter season. This year around five thousand people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice.