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Between the end of Roman rule and the arrival of the Normans, the international networks into which England fitted fluctuated many times. From the 9th century links with Scandinavia were particularly strong.
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Fancy Dress Competition - Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions for Fancy dress competition on Whitby Abbey and North York Moors Railway
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Early Medieval: Power and Politics
This period saw the evolution of what was essentially a nation of warlords, whether Romano-British or Anglo-Saxon, into a country organised into distinct kingdoms. Eventually the individual kingdoms were unified under the Kings of Wessex into the kingdom of England.
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The majority of Anglo-Saxon buildings were constructed mainly using wood, so few are left standing. But the timber-building tradition left its mark on later stone-built churches.
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Celebrating Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s birthdays at Osborne, recreating a historic crossing at Tintagel Castle, and opening a new museum at Whitby Abbey are just some of the highlights at English Heritage sites in 2019, the charity announced today (Tuesday 19 February 2019).
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10 Lesser-Known Inspirational Women From History Who ‘Made It Happen’
In part one of Sam Kinchin-Smith’s rundown of some of the less well-known awesome females from the histories of our places, he considers an abbess, a widow, a mystic, a Royalist and an enthusiastic house-builder.
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Ever feel like you need to escape the 21st century and get some headspace? The ruins of a great abbey or priory are the perfect place for reflection, contemplation or just a bit of peace and quiet.
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Uncover the ecclesiastical sites cared for by English Heritage that are open to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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The top dogs at English Heritage sites
Find out about the best canine paintings, statues, skeletons and more connected to our sites.
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History of Wheeldale Roman Road
The history of the Wheeldale monument, long believed to be a Roman road, but now thought more likely to be a medieval feature or prehistoric boundary.