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Now that the temperature has dropped, lift the spirit throughout November with stargazing events, autumn walks, enchanting gardens and even ghost tours.
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The four centuries between William of Normandy’s victory over King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Richard III’s defeat at Bosworth in 1485 witnessed great changes in England – including in culture, religion, language and architecture.
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Introduction to Medieval England
A brief introduction to the history of England in the medieval period – the time between William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings in 1066 and Richard III's defeat at Bosworth in 1485.
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A Short History of Giants and Where to Find Them
Mary Bateman, doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bristol, explores giants through the country’s history; from rivers to ancient monuments, is there truth behind the tale?
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Our historic sites have been used to provide unique and authentic backdrops for numerous films, photo shoots and television shows.
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Research at English Heritage is carried out by staff with many different specialisms, including historians, curators, landscape advisers and conservation scientists.
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We’ve collected our best ideas for you to get hands-on and crafty with history, from model historical homes to costumes and coats of arms, there’s plenty here to be inspired by.
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One result of the devastating Civil Wars of 1642–51 was the reorganisation of the Parliamentary army using European principles. Indeed, from 1660 the restored Charles II used the New Model Army as a blueprint for his small, professional and increasingly successful force. This was the beginning of the modern British Army tradition.