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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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One of the major changes in prehistoric Britain was the gradual shift away from hunter-gathering towards settled agriculture. The arrival of farming from about 4000 BC had a profound effect on every aspect of daily life for the people who lived on our islands.
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We can only make informed guesses about what prehistoric people believed, using evidence from the monuments and artefacts that have survived. There was no single or continuously developed belief system in prehistoric Britain. For long periods, however, there were religious practices concerning the dead, their afterlife, and their influence on the living.
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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Ghost Tales events.
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5 steps to an inspiring education visit
Planning a trip to an English Heritage site is easy. Not only are visits a brilliant way to give your students immersive, hands-on experiences that complement the curriculum, they can also be organised on a budget. Follow these five simple steps to creating a day you and your students will never forget!
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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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Wreath Making Workshop at Wrest Park
Get into the festive spirit with a special wreath making workshops at Wrest Park, led by our Head Gardener.
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History of Great Witcombe Roman Villa
The rich farmland of the Cotswolds made it a popular area to live during Roman times, and Great Witcombe was a particularly luxurious villa with some spectacular mosaic floors.
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Peacock Cottage, Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire
Spend your evenings exploring the ruins of this once great house and the recently restored Great Gardens.
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Women in Male Monasteries: An Illicit Presence?
Strict rules were in place to ensure that monks had minimal contact with women in medieval monasteries. But could they even have functioned without women?