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The Bayeux Tapestry gives us a keen insight into the weapons that were wielded in the Battle of Hastings.
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English Heritage introduces ‘hour of contemplation’ at its former monasteries
English Heritage is launching an ‘hour of contemplation’ at its monasteries in a month-long trial this autumn. From 22 September until 22 October 2021, English Heritage will be encouraging visitors to turn off notifications on their phones, finish up their conversations and enjoy the final hour of public access to its abbeys and priories in contemplative quiet, enabling them to experience these spiritual buildings as they were intended.
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A brief history of Clun Castle, which was founded shortly after the Norman Conquest and prospered in the 13th century thanks to the management of the Fitzalan family
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We all like to play a prank or two every now and again, and our ancestors were no different. Here are some of the top tricks played at English Heritage sites over the centuries.
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Dennis Menace’s top historical pranks
We asked Beano’s most mischievous prankster, Dennis, to rate the top tricks played at English Heritage sites – which do you think is the best?
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Uncover the ecclesiastical sites cared for by English Heritage that are open to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Divine Retribution at the Jewel Tower, Westminster
How the 14th-century monks of Westminster Abbey interpreted the ‘wretched death’ of their hated next-door neighbour, the Keeper of the Palace of Westminster, as celestially ordained.