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Our collection relating to Pevensey Castle highlights the story of the Norman Conquest and the development of England under William I and his successors. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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As restless spirits start to stir this Halloween, we asked our fearless Ghost Tales guides to share a few of their spookiest stories from our haunted houses, abbeys and castles.
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Stay where kings and queens have visited, owned, and were even held prisoner at our historic sites. Many sites in our care were former homes to some of England's most famous kings and queens. Take a look at some of our holiday cottages with royal connections.
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A history of Rievaulx Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey to be established in the north of England and one of the most powerful and renowned centres of monasticism in Britain.
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Top 5 Things To Do in December
This December, we’ve got plenty of inspirational ideas for the festive season! Find a fun-filled Christmas event near you, go on an immersive journey through Neverland at Kenwood, get the kids making crafts, and find a relaxing winter walk for the Twixmas period.
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English Heritage looks after over 40 public statues and monuments across the capital including London's oldest bronze statue of Charles I, national war memorials such as the Cenotaph and statues commemorating individuals like Florence Nightingale and Sidney Herbert. Use these pages to explore their history.
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In this blog we’re exploring the stories of five of the most brutal sieges in England’s history. Find out which northern fortress never fell to the Scots, learn about the Roundhead leader who survived a 200ft fall only to die in battle, and discover how bad weather can scupper siege weapons.
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Discover what the landscape around Stonehenge has looked like from before the monument itself was first built through to the present day.
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Sources for Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
A list of the written, material and visual sources for current knowledge and understanding of Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate.
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Brough Castle lies in the extensive remains of the Roman fort and associated civilian settlement, of which the surviving earthworks determined the layout of the medieval castle.