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History of Chesters Roman Fort
A history of Chesters, one of a series of permanent forts built during the construction of Hadrian’s Wall. Occupied for nearly three centuries, it housed some 500 cavalrymen.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Study finds that, in uncertain times, people find comfort in folklore, myths and legends.
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English Heritage and The Art File have partnered to create a stunning new collection of 16 greeting cards, all inspired by the history of the sites in English Heritage's care.
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Description of Wellington Arch
First built in 1825–7, the Arch was moved to its present position in the 1880s, and the sculpture now on top of it was only placed there in 1912
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Significance of Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Abbey was a major architectural influence on the medieval monastic church and, from the mid-18th century, of major significance in the Picturesque and Romantic movements
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History of Glastonbury Tribunal
A brief history and description of Glastonbury Tribunal, a medieval town house once belonging to Glastonbury Abbey.
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History of St John’s Abbey Gate
A brief history and description of St John’s Abbey Gate, which is all that remains of the Benedictine abbey of St John the Baptist, Colchester
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First chief of the secret intelligence service (MI6) Honoured with Blue Plaque
Sir Mansfield Cumming, the first Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at his former London home and office. The current Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, Alex Younger, unveiled the blue plaque to his predecessor.
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MEDIEVAL MONKS' NIGHT STAIRCASE REBUILT 900 YEARS LATER
New timber staircase at Furness Abbey stands in place of the original within the medieval ruin