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Last chance to vote for Heritage site of the year award
Stokesay Castle in Shropshire, Hadrian's Wall and Whitby have been nominated for the BBC Countryfile Magazine's Heritage Site of the Year Award. You have until January 31 to vote for your favourite.
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Have the perfect Great British Summer
Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at lots of our historic sites across the country. Find an event near you.
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Whitby Abbey has plenty for everyone to enjoy. Unlock its hidden secrets on our Ammonite Quest, pick a spot for a picnic and enjoy the stunning views over the sea and Whitby town while the kids play hide and seek among the ruins.
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Although Christianity in Britain tends to be associated with the arrival of St Augustine’s mission to the English from Rome in 597, it had already taken root in Roman Britain in the 4th century.
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Dracula: how a Victorian vampire is inspiring blood donations this Halloween
Katie Dabin, Keeper of Medicine at the Science Museum, investigates how Bram Stoker's Dracula took inspiration from the fascinating history of blood transfusion.
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Dracula Promo Competition Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2019 For a chance to win one year’s (Annual) Membership to English Heritage, follow us on Facebook or Twitter and share your images with our 3D Bat Artwork in Whitby Town.
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From the stunning architecture of Gothic and medieval abbeys to beautiful gardens and awe-inspiring views, there's plenty to discover in Yorkshire this season.
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The Anglo-Saxon period produced highly distinctive art of world-class significance, from the sumptuous metalwork of Sutton Hoo to the glorious illuminations of the Lindisfarne Gospels and the epic poem Beowulf.
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Ranger's House opens to the public with world-class art collection
Ranger's House in Greenwich has opened to the public following a re-presentation project by English Heritage.