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Operation Dynamo: Things you need to know
The biggest evacuation in military history, Operation Dynamo was the desperate and near-miraculous rescue in late May 1940 of Allied forces trapped by the invading German army around Dunkirk.
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Secrets of Richborough Roman amphitheatre revealed during excavation
A cavity in the arena wall at Richborough Roman amphitheatre in Kent, has been revealed to be a carcer, or cell for holding people and animals, English Heritage has revealed today (28 October). The discovery was one of a number made during an archaeological excavation of the Roman amphitheatre by the charity including the almost complete skeleton of a purposefully buried Roman cat, and traces of painted decoration to the plaster face of the arena wall; the first known instance on any Roman amphitheatre in Britain. Other finds from the excavation also reveal that Roman settlement at Richborough may have continued right across the town until the very end of Roman rule at the turn of the 4th/5th century. This excavation will form part of a major refurbishment and re-presentation of the site and museum which will take place this winter and open in summer 2022.
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300 mile journey pays tribute to 1066 warriors in 950TH anniversary year
Re-enactors will recreate historic journey from York to Battle over three weeks Saxon pop-up encampment in Hyde Park on 8 October
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Bookings now open for visits to English Heritage interiors
English Heritage is welcoming visitors back into its historic buildings from 17 May 2021. As well as opening 23 sites for the first time this year, on 17 May the charity will also extend access to the interiors of more than 50 of its properties which are currently open to visitors as outdoor spaces only. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visitor experience, both members and non-members must book in advance for a specific date and time slot via the English Heritage website.
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Research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
A summary of the state of research on Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, and the questions that remain to be answered by future research.
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Immerse yourself in the story of the gallant knight St George and his legendary encounter with a ferocious dragon.
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Member Recommended: Audley End House and Gardens
English Heritage Member Natalie Payne tells us why she loves Audley End House and Gardens, and what she thinks of its recent transformation.
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Dr John Conolly and the former Hanwell Asylum receive English Heritage blue plaque
Dr John Conolly (1794-1866) and the former Hanwell Asylum have been commemorated with a blue plaque, English Heritage announced today (12 May 2022). The plaque is situated on what was the left-hand wing in Conolly’s time and is now part of St Bernard’s Hospital. It was here that Conolly, a supporter of the asylum system as a means of care and cure, made his influential contribution to transforming the care of people who had been hospitalised with mental health problems, advocating a system of ‘non-restraint’, which dispensed with the handcuffs, leg irons, and strait jackets regularly used in most asylums at that time.
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This winter, the gardens of Eltham Palace will be transformed into a magical illuminated world. Read on for everything you need to plan your visit to Enchanted Eltham.
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To commemorate the birth date of Hadrian on 24 January in AD 76, have a go at this quiz all about the Roman Emperor, famous for constucting the frontier of the Roman Empire across Northern England.