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The Misbehaving Monks of Hailes Abbey
Step into the world of a Cistercian monk in medieval England and learn about the high standards of behaviour expected of them - and how they fell short.
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Colour your way through history with our downloadable colouring sheets. Complete them all to create your own mega timeline of history!
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Discovery Visits at Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Information about discovery visits at Stott Park Bobbin Mill
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Before gunpowder weapons were introduced in the mid 14th century, medieval siege warfare relied on cleverly designed artillery and devices as well as complex strategies for both attack and defence. We explore some of these methods here.
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Built to control a river crossing, this imposing medieval castle is set up on a high rock overlooking the River Tees. Building began on the castle after 1093 and much of what remains today has survived from the 12th and early 13th centuries. With its rich and often turbulent history, your class can explore the development of the castle and its buildings much favoured by the Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III.
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How does English Heritage protect and conserve our precious sites and objects? Information about the science of our conservation work, including pest control and gardens.
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Discover one of the first and largest purpose built barracks in England. Built in the early 18th Century, in response to the fighting in the north of England during the Jacobite rising in 1715, the barracks could house 600 men and 36 officers. The imposing barracks are built around an impressive parade ground and have been a significant landmark on the border of England and Scotland for over two centuries.