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Ferguson’s Gang and Stonehenge
How the drive to save the Stonehenge landscape in the 1920s inspired five young women to form a mysterious band who battled to save England’s threatened buildings and landscapes.
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Stonehenge 1977–85: a dig in time and a confrontation
These years saw a chance archaeological find at Stonehenge, the site under new management, and one of the saddest episodes in the monument’s history.
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9500 people celebrate at Stonehenge for longest day of the year
Stonehenge once again attracted a large crowd to watch the sunrise on the longest day of the year
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Education Partners at Stonehenge
The Stonehenge World Heritage Site provides inspiration for a whole range of learning activities from Bronze Age prehistory to heritage management and business studies.
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Stonehenge in the 21st Century: The Story so Far
The early 21st century has seen many exciting archaeological discoveries within the Stonehenge WHS, and the long-awaited opening of a new visitor centre.
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Contemporary art exhibition opens at Stonehenge
The first contemporary art exhibition at Stonehenge features 40 silver and copper vessels by applied artist Linda Brothwell.
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English Heritage is excited to be partnering with Omaze, as part of their Million Pound House Draw, Bath. By entering the draw, you’ll be supporting English Heritage, helping to fund our new Learning Centre at Stonehenge, inspiring future generations to get closer to history.
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100 Years of Care: Early Excavations and Restoration at Stonehenge
It’s 100 years since local barrister Cecil Chubb and his wife, Mary, gave Stonehenge to the nation. To mark the anniversary we’re publishing a series of blog posts tracing the care and conservation of Stonehenge since 1918.
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Stonehenge is famous for its alignment on sunrise on the longest day of the year and each year thousands of people come to the site at midsummer. But what is the solstice and what did it mean for prehistoric people?