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Neolithic food miles: travelling to Stonehenge
In the late Neolithic period, around the time that the Stonehenge sarsens were raised about 4,500 years ago, Durrington Walls, which lies around 2 miles north-east of Stonehenge, played host to vast feasts. But where did all the people who gathered here come from, and how do we know?
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To mark the unveiling of a blue plaque honouring Elizabeth David, Sam Bilton explores the impact she had on British cooking.
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History of Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
From its origins as a hospital founded in about 1210–14 to provide shelter and relief for the poor and for travellers to stay, for over 800 years the Royal Garrison Church has had an evolving role within the Portsmouth community.
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A summary of the current state of research on Byland Abbey, together with future research questions.
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The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.
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St Hadrian of Canterbury played a pivotal role in the early history of the English Church. He was born in North Africa and travelled to Italy – most likely as a refugee – before making the journey to Canterbury. He was abbot of the monastery of St Peter and St Paul (later St Augustine’s) in Canterbury, between 670 and 709.
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One of the best preserved examples of the series of coastal defences built by Henry VIII in the 16th century. See the Tudor kitchen and step inside the Garrison Hall to come face to face with King Henry himself. Enjoy stunning sea views from the gun platforms and get up close to the powerful cannons. The site consists of the main keep building and beautiful outdoor areas including an amphitheatre and a herb garden. There is also a small education room.