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The Bunker at Dover Castle is the first Escape Room experience created by English Heritage inspired by real life history. Read on to find out more about the Escape Room concept and how the game works.
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Dunkirk 1940: The Making of the Miracle
This year we’re marking 80 years since the incredible rescue of British Army from Dunkirk. Coordinated from secret tunnels beneath Dover Castle in May 1940, discover the rescue, codenamed Operation Dynamo, and find out how you can join in the commemorations from your home.
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Here are our top picks to help you time travel to some of England's most historic sites in 21st century style and comfort.
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Folk sensation Sam Lee’s Nest Collective and English Heritage announce today the launch of 'Songs of England', a digital collection of 12 traditional songs and videos paired to historic sites in the care of the charity from Dover Castle to Hadrian’s Wall.
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The 20th century was a time of rapidly developing technologies, many of them spurred on by the two World Wars. These acted as catalysts for unprecendented social change. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to approach this dramatic and often devastating period, and find suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Log into your Members' Area to discover the true story of the Dunkirk Rescue
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England’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about the rise and fall of the medieval castle.
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Back to the Office for England's Historical Re-enactors
English Heritage re-enactors return to their historic sites this summer for the first time in two years . Jousting season begins at Dover Castle on 31 July.