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Back with a bang - restored first world war gun to fire again
One hundred years after guns on the White Cliffs first successfully repelled a German Zeppelin raid, Dover Castle will once again resound to artillery fire following the restoration by English Heritage of a rare anti-aircraft gun used in the First World War, thanks to a grant of £272,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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A summary of the current state of research on Rievaulx Abbey, which has a long history of antiquarian and archaeological research
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We’ve collected the stories of ordinary people to open a window onto life in Dover during the long, gruelling days during the Dunkirk evacuation.
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This summer we're bringing you a feel-good events and activities across our sites. Whether it's a day of play and adventure for the kids, or a trip to ignite the whole family's imagination, experience great days out at English Heritage sites across the UK.
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Medieval magic: Meet the Enchanted Circus
Performers Nicole and Martin use theatre & acrobatics to bring folk tales to life. We found out more ahead of their run at three of our castles this summer.
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One of a number of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its harbour against a French invasion. Largely unaltered, the parade ground, gun ramps and moated keep can be viewed.
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Significance of Birdoswald Roman Fort
The archaeological significance of Birdoswald has placed the site firmly in the forefront of research on Hadian’s Wall.
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New blue plaques for photography trailblazers
Britain's first female press photographer, Christina Broom, and early photojournalist, John Thomson, commemorated by with blue plaques.
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New blue plaques for photography trailblazers Christina Broom and John Thomson
Britain's first female press photographer, Christina Broom, and early photojournalist, John Thomson, commemorated by with blue plaques.
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The Living Barracks Project Updates
Keep up to date with the Berwick Barracks partnership and how our new vision for the Barracks is progressing. From consultations with the local community to new funding to the steps we're taking to bring empty buildings and spaces back into use.