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30 surprising facts about Hadrian's Wall
How well do you know one of England's most famous landmarks?
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Stories from Grand Tours of Europe
Crossing the channel and into continental Europe, British tourists in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries were among a new wave of pleasure travellers. A great number of people who lived in properties that are now in the care of English Heritage embarked on a Grand Tour during this time. Here we share some of their stories and how the Grand Tour impacted their lives.
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Blue Plaque commemorating the location of the Cato Street Conspiracy at 1a Cato Street, Marylebone, London W1H 5HG, City of Westminster.
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First World War Conscientious Objectors at Richmond Castle
How 16 conscientious objectors detained at Richmond Castle during the First World War were taken to France, and sentenced to death – a sentence commuted to ten years’ hard labour – for refusing to obey orders.
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On the centenary of the armistice, discover the stories of these places and of the people whose lives were changed by the war forever.
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Plan a weekend away or a short break in England with our regional travel guides. They're packed with ideas of historic sites to visit, things to see and do, plus places to stay and practical advice for getting around.
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On 16 May 1568, a small fishing boat carried Mary Queen of Scots across the Solway Firth from Scotland to England. Two days later she was escorted to Carlisle Castle. Why did she seek refuge in England, and how did her two-month stay at Carlisle turn into a lifetime of captivity?
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Learn Along with us: Operation Dynamo
Learn along with us as we explore the story of Operation Dynamo and understand how Dover Castle played a role in this heroic rescue.
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Use this audio tour to guide you round the site, and find out how over 2,000 years ago, people lived, worked and died at Maiden Castle.