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James Chappell was a black servant in the household of Christopher Hatton, the owner of Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire. His heroic actions after an explosion on Guernsey in 1672 were enshrined in family and local legend.
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History of Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter was one of the largest cities in Roman Britain and its true size can best be judged by the scale of the surviving defences and ramparts.
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New this season: The art of storytelling
At English Heritage sites across the country, leading contemporary artists are creating new installations to reveal forgotten stories and offer fresh perspectives.
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Today few are aware that Stonehenge had an aerodrome nearby between 1917 and 1921. Find out why it was here and how its removal marked the first step in the transformation of the Stonehenge landscape.
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English Heritage has commissioned a series of six portraits from artists celebrating the lives of people of the African diaspora whose stories have contributed to England’s rich history. The paintings, by artists Elena Onwochei-Garcia, Clifton Powell, Glory Samjolly, Mikéla Henry-Lowe, Hannah Uzor and Chloe Cox, will be hung at the English Heritage site connected to its subject this summer, alongside a programme of public events.
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A history of Conisbrough Castle, begun in the 11th century after the Norman Conquest and one of South Yorkshire’s most striking landmarks.
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History of Corbridge Roman Town
A history of Corbridge, a Roman town which developed after AD 160 around a base for legionary soldiers, and remained a vibrant urban centre until the last days of Roman Britain
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Longthorpe Tower's wall paintings
Learn about the conservation of the beautiful wall paintings at Longthorpe Tower.