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History of Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
From its origins as a hospital founded in about 1210–14 to provide shelter and relief for the poor and for travellers to stay, for over 800 years the Royal Garrison Church has had an evolving role within the Portsmouth community.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.
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Most English Heritage sites have a spine-chilling story of the supernatural associated with them. Michael Carter and Dale Townshend reveal some of the ghost stories connected with our abbeys and priories.
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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
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The Siege of Donnington Castle
Discover the story of the most dramatic episode in the castle's history, when it held out for King Charles I in a 20-month siege in 1644–6, and played a key role in one of the major battles of the English Civil Wars.
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An introduction to Prehistoric England
Prehistory is the time before written records. It's the period of human history we know the least about, but it's also the longest by far.
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30 English Heritage sites you can visit from home
English Heritage offers historic sites and collections online