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With 1700 years of history, Portchester Castle covers everything from the Romans, to medieval kings all the way to the Napoleonic Wars.
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Kids choose 10 key moments in history
The Battle of Hastings, V-E Day and the invention of the World Wide Web were all chosen as key moments in history. Best-selling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon will bring the top moments to life through a 21st Century Bayeux Tapestry and nationwide competition.
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300 mile March to mark Battle of Hastings anniversary
Re-enactors will cover the historic journey from York to Battle over three weeks
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HOLLYWOOD STAR AVA GARDNER HONOURED WITH BLUE PLAQUE
Plaque to legendary femme fatale brings The Blue Plaque Scheme's 150th anniversary year to a close.
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School Visits. Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students with a visit to Scarborough Castle.
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Overlooking the modern London skyline, the beautifully renovated interiors of Kenwood and stunning surrounding landscape gives school groups plenty to see and experience.
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Wish You Were Here? Postcard Sending is in Terminal Decline
The humble postcard – a communication staple for over 150 years – is at risk, English Heritage warned today (10 July) as new research commissioned by the charity reveals that only 8% of adults send a postcard once a year and 52% never send them at all. In a bid to revive the once popular British holiday tradition and inspire children to take up postcard-writing, English Heritage has commissioned three limited edition postcards, designed by children’s illustrators Nick Sharratt and Sir Quentin Blake, which will be available to collect for free at eighteen historic sites as part of their Great British Summer events.
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Wrest Park's magnificent surrounding and rich history provides a great day out for schools.
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Come and explore the fascinating history of Carlisle Castle, from its Roman beginnings and bloody medieval sieges to its time as a Jacobite garrison.
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150 anniversary: New Blue Plaques announced for 2016
Tommy Cooper, Elizabeth David and Bobby Moore among those being commemorated this year Weekend of walking tours planned for 7-8 May 2016