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What to grow in a medieval herb garden
The infirmary herb garden in a medieval monastery grew a range of medicinal herbs - here are 9 plants that you’d find there that you can grow at home today.
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Quiz
Put your knowledge of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the test with our 20-question quiz.
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5 Top Tips For Writing A Valentines Love Letter
English Heritage Curator, Rowena Willard-Wright gives her top tips from history to help you re-discover the lost art of love letters this Valentines Day.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Folklore, myths and legends are gaining popularity as people increasingly turn to them for comfort in a turbulent time, a new survey by English Heritage reveals today (25 July).
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Step into the heart of Stonehenge on this once-in-a-lifetime, expert-led experience. No other tour gets you closer.
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English Heritage Challenge Events
Help support English Heritage and challenge yourself by signing up for a charity running place. Play your part in giving England’s heritage a future. You'll help over 400 places withstand the forces of nature and safeguard their stories long into the future.
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1066: New study reveals change to where King Harold fell
The memorial stone which marks where King Harold fell in battle has been moved. The rooftop of Battle Abbey Gatehouse is also opening to the public for the first time.
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Our specially equipped van will travel to many of our sites from May to October 2021, providing a host of hands-on conservation workshops for all ages. They'll give you an insight into how we look after our heritage while doing something fun and creative.
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Where Did the Battle of Hastings Happen?
Historians have long accepted that Battle Abbey was built ‘on the very spot’ where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold. But why do they think this, and is there any reason to suppose that the battle took place elsewhere?