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Ahoy! English Heritage recruits its first female pirate
A female pirate will take to the rigging at English Heritage properties for the first time this summer, the charity announced today (Tuesday 19 July 2022). Sword fighting 18-year-old Freyja Eagling will be the first woman to pick up a pistol and choose a life of piracy with English Heritage. Starting at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall on Tuesday 26 July, Freyja will also visit Dover Castle in Kent and Scarborough Castle in North Yorkshire as part of English Heritage’s new series of summer events, Pirates!
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Learn about the educationalist and campaigner for Indian independence Sister Nivedita and discover her blue plaque at 21A High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5DX.
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Research on Harmondsworth Barn
An assessment of the current state of research on Harmondsworth Barn and the questions for future research.
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A brief history of Silbury Hill, the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe.
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First chief of the secret intelligence service (MI6) Honoured with Blue Plaque
Sir Mansfield Cumming, the first Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at his former London home and office. The current Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, Alex Younger, unveiled the blue plaque to his predecessor.
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Eight ghosts - Eight authors - eight historic sites
English Heritage announces a new collection of eight chilling ghost stories Mark Haddon, Jeanette Winterson and Sarah Perry are among those inspired by English Heritage properties across the country
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Our Overseas Visitor Pass gives you the best value for money and a simple way to explore England's greatest historical attractions.
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How William the Conqueror spent Christmas in 1066
William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day in 1066. Find out more about what happened that day, and the dramatic events that led to his coronation.
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Myths, legends and folklore are intricately linked with the stories of England’s past. But while a lot of these are carried through generational stories and historical literature, tangible associations live on at the historic places we care for.
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Learn about the educationalist and campaigner for Indian independence Sister Nivedita and discover her blue plaque at 21A High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5DX.