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Summer may be over but the autumn colours sweeping the landscapes and our gardens are still worth a visit. Read on to discover some of the most interesting flowers to see this time of year.
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On the centenary of John Singer Sargent’s death, we are gathering together, for the first time, 18 of his magnificent portraits at Kenwood. All depict women who were part of the transatlantic marriage phenomenon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when American heiresses married into the British aristocracy. Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits features some of Sargent’s finest works and reveals the important contributions these women made to politics, the arts and society. With loans coming from institutions in Washington, Boston and Houston as well as private collections on both sides of the Atlantic, the exhibition will offer visitors the rare opportunity to enjoy Sargent’s brilliant works in the splendour of Kenwood.
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Watch our past Members' lectures, covering topics including monastic Christmas, prehistory and the imagination, the Battle of Hastings, life and death in a medieval castle and much more besides.
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A journey through 400 years of Shakespearean theatre in London led by the playwrights and performers commemorated with a blue plaque.
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The history of Osborne myrtle in royal weddings
Will Meghan Markle will follow royal tradition and carry a sprig of myrtle from Osborne, like her new family have since the reign of Queen Victoria?
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Originally a 12th century manor house, Ashby de la Zouch Castle reached castle status in the 15th century, with impressive features like the Hastings Tower and chapel. Make sure you discover the underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during the English Civil War war, which can still be explored today as well as seeing the stunning veiws from the top of the tower!
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Carrawburgh Roman Fort Collection Highlights
Highlights of the English Heritage collection for Carrawburgh include objects discovered at the shrine to Coventina, comprising more than 20 altars, about 16,000 coins and many other offerings to the goddess.
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Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how teach the Romans to your learners. Featuring hints and tips, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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20 Questions Quiz: Women's History Month
Test your knowledge with our quiz for Women's History Month