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Back with a bang - restored first world war gun to fire again
One hundred years after guns on the White Cliffs first successfully repelled a German Zeppelin raid, Dover Castle will once again resound to artillery fire following the restoration by English Heritage of a rare anti-aircraft gun used in the First World War, thanks to a grant of £272,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Kids make history by 'taking over' Stonehenge this summer
For the first time in its 4,500-year-old history, children are invited to step inside the stone circle at Stonehenge and discover it without any grown-ups, as part of English Heritage's new Kids Takeover summer season.
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A summary of the current state of research on Rievaulx Abbey, which has a long history of antiquarian and archaeological research
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We’ve collected the stories of ordinary people to open a window onto life in Dover during the long, gruelling days during the Dunkirk evacuation.
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Medieval magic: Meet the Enchanted Circus
Performers Nicole and Martin use theatre & acrobatics to bring folk tales to life. We found out more ahead of their run at three of our castles this summer.
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With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.
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Significance of Birdoswald Roman Fort
The archaeological significance of Birdoswald has placed the site firmly in the forefront of research on Hadian’s Wall.
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New blue plaques for photography trailblazers Christina Broom and John Thomson
Britain's first female press photographer, Christina Broom, and early photojournalist, John Thomson, commemorated by with blue plaques.
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New blue plaques for photography trailblazers
Britain's first female press photographer, Christina Broom, and early photojournalist, John Thomson, commemorated by with blue plaques.
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Our lead historican, Dr Andrew Hann, has worked with the genealogists at Findmypast to uncover more of Auberon Herbert's story.