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From windswept clifftops to tranquil ruins, and from royal courtship to tragic love stories, English Heritage looks after some incredibly romantic pieces of English history.
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With historical sites across England, there are incredible English Heritage places to visit on your doorstep - and when you bring your class on an education visit, you can explore for free! Visit this page to find out more.
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From grand stately homes and spectacular castles to beautiful gardens and remarkable ruins, the East of England is packed with places to visit.
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Find out what it takes to be a medieval knight, and discover the evolution of their armour
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The most English week in history?
This week marks the Queen's 90th birthday, St George's Day and the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
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Welcome to the English Heritage kids' area! You can discover more about everyday life in the past, real people from the rich and famous to the workers, women and children, our properties and key historical events. There are online magazines to read, plus videos, activities, games, recipes and much more.
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Fact or fiction? The Norman Conquest in Medieval Stories
Did King Harold survive the Battle of Hastings? Who lead a heroic resistance to the Norman Conquest? Dr Kathryn Bedford addresses three popular 1066 myths.
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Enjoy an extraordinary summer seeing our knights in action. Whether you're going to a joust or a tournament, find out about the history of knights as well as what you can expect at our events. Do you know the difference between thirteenth and fifteenth-century knights? What's a tilt rail? These questions and many others are answered below.