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Seven romantic objects at English Heritage sites
Take a look at these romantic historical objects from around our sites to see how love has inspired people throughout history.
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Mary Katherine Middleton lived at Belsay Hall in the early 20th century. She was one of the early women candidates for Parliament, standing in 1924 as a Conservative candidate for Wansbeck, Northumberland. Her story reveals how the pre-war period and the First World War fostered new opportunities for women in politics in the 1920s, the barriers in their way, and the legacy of the first women to stand for Parliament.
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English Heritage Gardens in Winter
Blow away those festive cobwebs with a refreshing walk in one of our spectacular gardens this winter.
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The kitchen gardens of country estates provided fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for the household, with many of those in our care continuing to function just as their owners intended. Find out about the kitchen gardens at some of our sites.
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Thanks to the generous support of members and visitors, we've been able to bring the story of Rievaulx to life with an exciting project to transform the abbey's museum.
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Be inspired by the stories and history of our beautiful gardens, from Belsay in Northumberland down to Walmer Castle in Kent.
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From stately halls to Roman walls, here are our top tips for group days out in the north of England.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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Walk through our historic gardens as sweet smelling roses, royal myrtle and freshly clipped topiary tell a sensory story from the past. Here are our pick of the top gardens to visit this season.