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What happened to the #Battle1066 characters?
Throughout 2016, we've been posting from eight different Twitter channels, each representing different areas of medieval society. You can look back on the action by searching for #Battle1066, or read a month-by-month round up starting here in January.
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The Only People Ever Killed at Tilbury Fort
England has not been invaded since 1066, so perhaps it’s unsurprising that the only fatalities ever reported at Tilbury Fort were thanks to a game of cricket in 1776. Or is this extraordinary story just a tall tale?
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A summary of the current state of research on Carlisle Castle, and of questions for future research.
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Colourful art installation at Hadrian’s Wall puts a new spin on a Roman gatehouse
In celebration of Hadrian’s Wall’s 1900th anniversary, English Heritage has installed a contemporary and colourful take on the original Roman gatehouse at Housesteads Roman Fort – one of the Wall’s best preserved and most important sites.
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Our senior historian, Paul Pattison, has worked with the genealogists at Findmypast to uncover more of John Glasson Thomas' story.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Study finds that, in uncertain times, people find comfort in folklore, myths and legends.
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The Sites that Changed History
Whether it’s a prehistoric monument built around 5,600 years ago, or the abbey founded by William the Conqueror to atone for his actions during the Norman Conquest, our experts select some of the historic properties in our care that changed the course of history on the British Isles.
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Art Installation at Housesteads Roman Fort
In celebration of Hadrian’s Wall’s 1900th anniversary, English Heritage has installed a contemporary and colourful take on the original Roman gatehouse at Housesteads Roman Fort – one of the Wall’s best preserved and most important sites.
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The Living Barracks Project Updates
Keep up to date with the Berwick Barracks partnership and how our new vision for the Barracks is progressing. From consultations with the local community to new funding to the steps we're taking to bring empty buildings and spaces back into use.