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Find out how a series of incredible horsemanship events at English Heritage properties showcases skills that have been passed down over 500 years.
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Meet the Expert: Kathy Hipperson
Meet Kathy Hipperson, historical interpreter best known for playing Mrs Avis Crocombe in hit YouTube series, The Victorian Way.
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Discover the site where Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby to face the threat of the Armada. One of the best examples of its type in England, explore the magazine houses used to store vast quantities of gunpowder or enter the bastion magazine passages and feel what it was like for the soldiers who lived here.
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The last member of one of England’s great medieval dynasties, Lady Anne Clifford became something of a legend in her own lifetime, and has remained a celebrated figure in the history of northern England ever since.
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The new project that will expand the visitor experience at Dover Castle, and open up new parts of the castle to the public.
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One of the most intriguing objects excavated at Launceston Castle is a large whale vertebra. What kind of whale was it from? How and why did it end up at Launceston? How can it be dated, and what can it tell us about the lifestyles of the castle’s royal owners and their guests?
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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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Transforming Mount Grace Priory
During the winter of 2017/18 we embarked on a major project and invested over £700,000 to give Mount Grace a new lease of life.
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20 Questions Quiz: The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest
Test your knowledge of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest