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English Heritage Calls for Help in Tracing Forgotten First World War Nurses
Researchers at English Heritage are calling for the public’s help in tracing the identities of First World War nurses who worked at England’s first wartime country house hospital - Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, the charity announced today (6 September) ahead of the anniversary of the hospital opening.
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Stamford Bridge: The Other Battle of 1066
Before the Battle of Hastings there was another pivotal power struggle in 1066: the Battle of Stamford Bridge. English Heritage's Katy Carter investigates.
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On selected weekends during 1 May to 25 September we will be bringing the story of the House and Service Wing to life with live interpretation in the open air.
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For the first time in 350 years, visitors to Kenilworth Castle can scale the heights of the tower built to woo Queen Elizabeth I, explore what used to be the queen's private rooms and enjoy the views she enjoyed.
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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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Medieval Season at Battle Abbey Timetable
Join us at Battle Abbey for six weeks of medieval themed fun and activities. Discover the fearsome beasts that inspired the illuminated manuscripts of English monasteries, and come face to face with medieval villains and the punishments they endured. With a different theme each week, there's plenty to keep your little lords and ladies occupied this summer.
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Hadrian's Wall Live 2016 was a great weekend of live Roman action. You can relive it all (or discover what happened) by listening to our podcast.
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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
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What is it like to work in an archive?
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the objects found on archaeological digs? Or where collections that aren’t on display are held? We spoke to Rose Arkle, the Collections Archive Assistant at the Wrest Park Collections Store to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, and what it takes to start working in an archive.
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Medieval Season at Dover Castle Timetable
Join us at Dover Castle for six weeks of medieval themed fun and activities. Discover the mischievous merriment of a medieval banquet, dive into the sometimes disgusting world of medieval medicine, and meet the fractious family of Henry II. With a different theme each week, there's plenty to keep your little lords and ladies occupied this summer.