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What's in a traditional Christmas dinner?

Food historian Sam Bilton explores what makes up a traditional Christmas dinner and how tastes have changed over the centuries.

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Eight clocks that tell the story of time

In celebration of all things ‘time’, we’ve ticked off our top eight examples of timekeeping tools found at English Heritage sites across the country.

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Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley: The real story

Dr Charles Kightly removes the layers of myth and fiction to reveal the real story of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley's relationship.

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Terrifying tales: the Kids Rule! guide to medieval ghosts

Discover what medieval ghosts were like (and what to do if you meet one), plus some spooky stories connected to English Heritage sites!

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Face-to-face: English Heritage through its portraits

Exploring the history of portraiture through items at English Heritage properties.

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Why did the Romans leave Britain?

Curator of Collections Cameron Moffett explores how and why the 400-year Roman occupation came to an end and what sort of Britain was left behind.

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Blooming marvellous: roses through time

Emily Parker, English Heritage's Landscape Advisor, gives a brief history of the rose garden in England; while Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter explores the symbolism of the rose in English culture.

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Bird spotting at English Heritage sites

A practical guide to spotting common and rare birds at English Heritage sites throughout the year.

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The history of English strawberries

Explore the origins of the English strawberry and its long connection with Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis tournament. Plus, we share a tasty traditional recipe for a strawberry tart with snow cream.

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Traces of the Transatlantic Slave Economy in the National Heritage Collection

From plantation owners to pro- and anti-abolitionists, from investors in trading companies to colonial administrators, examples can be found across the National Heritage Collection that show the extent of transatlantic slavery’s presence in British society.