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Past Lives: St Godric at Finchale Priory
Finchale Priory was founded in about 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a former sailor who settled here after years of adventure.
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MORE FAMILIES THAN EVER ARE VISITING HISTORIC SITES, SAYS ENGLISH HERITAGE
Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade
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Inspiring Voices is a new poetry programme that will bring people and communities together to explore England’s heritage. We will create new platforms to connect people through poetry on and off the page, amplifying voices from across the country to build a powerful sense of community and belonging.
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Record numbers of families visited English Heritage sites in 2023
We welcomed more families to our historic sites than ever before last year. More than 550,000 families enjoyed a visit to English Heritage sites in 2023, the highest figure since records began and an increase of more than 50% over the last decade.
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England's story has been made and shaped by the places where it happened, from palatial ruins that once hosted lavish Royal parties to ancient monuments that may have marked out the turning of time.
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English Heritage Collections Highlights
English Heritage cares for more than a million objects spanning more than 5,000 years of history. We do not operate a central museum. Instead, we try to make sure that we display objects that were used, found or were originally displayed at the sites where you see them.
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9 Historic Places with Outdoor Spaces
Here are some of the places where it's easiest to explore history in the open air, giving you peace of mind as you enjoy your day out.
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What happened when the Vikings came to England?
The Vikings raided, pirated, traded and settled in places throughout Europe and beyond. They have an important part to play in the history of England too – but who were these people, and how did they first come to our shores?
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Sites to Visit in the North East
From Hadrian's Wall to Lindisfarne Priory, the North East is full of exciting sites to explore with your class as part of a free self-led visit.