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Stories of England: Festive Feasting
Join us as we take a journey back in time to discover the festive feasts that took place at five of our historic sites
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage has today (15 December) called for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table as the charity reveals its ultimate English cheese board with delectable suggestions from medieval monks’ cheese to pre-Second Word War Wensleydale. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers this Christmas, many hard hit during the pandemic, who are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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A delicious history of gingerbread
Join food writer and historian Sam Bilton to explore the history of making and eating gingerbread
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20 Questions Quiz: Autumn and Winter Traditions
Test your knowledge of autumn and winter traditions with this quiz
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10 things to do with wooden bobbins
Stott Park is one of the dozens of bobbin mills which once thrived in the Lake District. Here we share some of our favourite things to do with a bobbin.
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Did the builders of Stonehenge feast on sweet treats at midwinter?
Builders of Stonehenge enjoyed seasonal food containing foraged fruit and nuts, English Heritage has revealed today (1 December) as the charity announced it will be selling Neolithic-style mince pies at Stonehenge from this weekend. The charity has also shared its reimagined Neolithic Mince Pie recipe for people to cook themselves at home, while English Heritage Volunteers will be cooking up the Neolithic-inspired mince pies every Monday at the prehistoric site.
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More than 5000 people braved the cold weather to celebrate the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. The sun rose about 8.10am to the sound of beating drums, chanting and cheering from the inner circle and beyond.
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Weddings, corporate events, conferences... whatever the occasion, your day or night will be transformed into a uniquely unforgettable occasion at one of our English Heritage historic venues.
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Meat to sweet: A history of the mince pie
Today there’s nothing remotely savoury about the mince pie. But this wasn’t always the case. Like so many dishes, the mince pie has evolved over the centuries.
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Dennis Menace’s top historical pranks
We asked Beano’s most mischievous prankster, Dennis, to rate the top tricks played at English Heritage sites – which do you think is the best?