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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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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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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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Sources for Wheeldale Roman Road
The key sources for studying and researching Wheeldale Roman Road in north-east Yorkshire
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Folk sensation Sam Lee’s Nest Collective and English Heritage announce today the launch of 'Songs of England', a digital collection of 12 traditional songs and videos paired to historic sites in the care of the charity from Dover Castle to Hadrian’s Wall.
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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.
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Introduction to Early Medieval England
The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. But the period is also one of the most challenging to understand.
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Four of the 60 or so monastic ruins now in the care of English Heritage were once home to nuns. Their histories illuminate the important role of nuns and nunneries in medieval English monasticism.