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Record numbers of families visited English Heritage sites in 2023
We welcomed more families to our historic sites than ever before last year. More than 550,000 families enjoyed a visit to English Heritage sites in 2023, the highest figure since records began and an increase of more than 50% over the last decade.
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A brief history of Wall Roman Site in Staffordshire, where the Imperial army established a series of forts. Later the site was developed into an official staging post and a small town grew up around it.
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History of Jewry Wall, Leicester
Built about AD 160, the Jewry Wall in Leicester once formed the wall between the exercise hall and the bathing suite of the town’s public baths, and is one of the largest remaining Roman masonry structures in Britain.
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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
English Heritage offers historic sites and collections online
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Britain was one of some 44 provinces which made up the Roman Empire at its height in the early 2nd century AD.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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13 Things The Romans Did For Us
From the obvious (architecture and hygiene) to the more unusual (fast food and advertising) the Romans have left their mark across the country.
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Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.
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Meet the girl who visited every site in the Monopoly game
Meet 14 year Samantha, a young history lover who has just completed a challenge to visit every site on the English Heritage special edition Monopoly board.
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From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the West Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone this season.