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Unsung Heroes of Dunkirk Evacuation Revealed on 80th Anniversary

Dunkirk 1940: The Making of the Miracle – English Heritage's online event tells the story of the evacuation day-by-day

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Secrets of Richborough Roman amphitheatre revealed during excavation

A cavity in the arena wall at Richborough Roman amphitheatre in Kent, has been revealed to be a carcer, or cell for holding people and animals, English Heritage has revealed today (28 October).

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Modern Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled

New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.

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Modern bayeux tapestry unveiled

New illustration depicts the top 10 moments in English history, chosen by children across England. Take part in the competition to design the final panel of the illustration.

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New Rievaulx Abbey Exhibition celebrates 100 years of care

Rare images and documents from the Victorian age will go on show to offer a new perspective on Rievaulx Abbey

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From the Lightbulb to the teabag, the top ten inventions of all time

New English Heritage nationwide exhibition celebrates the history of human ingenuity Survey reveals 10 best inventions of all time, including the tea bag And the Victorians were the most ingenious

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New Roman Cavalry exhibition to open along Hadrian's Wall

New Roman Cavalry exhibition to open along Hadrian's Wall

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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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New diversity initiative for blue plaques scheme as footballer laurie cunningham is honoured

Pioneer of black achievement in football honoured with English Heritage blue plaque New working group will advise on diversity in the blue plaques scheme

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History of Battle Abbey and Battlefield

The site of Battle Abbey was an empty hillside until 14 October 1066, when it became the location of one of the most important events in English history – the Battle of Hastings.