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The garden at Audley End was stocked with many plants from the famous Rivers Nursery, 15 miles away in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. This nursery, first established in 1725 by John Rivers and run by successive generations of the Rivers family, was one of Britain’s largest commercial nurseries in Victorian times.
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Dover Castle and the Second World War
Discover Dover Castle's role in the Second World War, explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels and plan your visit to one of the most iconic fortresses in England.
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May Half Term Activities and Events
Kids can enjoy a range of activities such as knight school, junior jousting, historical games or storytelling. Find out what fun activities are available at your local castle, house, palace or abbey.
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Helmsley Archaeology Store Tours
Join a member of the English Heritage Collections team for a tour of Helmsley Archaeology Store.
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On the eve of the Battle of Hastings anniversary and the annual re-enactment of that battle, a new English Heritage podcast reveals that the person who directed the very first re-enactment in 1932 was the country’s first self-proclaimed female pageant master and someone who subverted the gender norms of the inter-war years.
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Summer is just around the corner, and the warmer weather brings the opportunity for great days out where history happened. Here are our top picks for May.
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Discover the romantic and sometimes surprising language of flowers made popular by the Victorians.
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Featured Object: Medieval Chess Pieces
These were found at Rievaulx Abbey and are over 800 years old – but what were they used for? Susan Harrison, Curator at English Heritage explains.
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Sustainability and the Environment
Our outdoor spaces offer opportunities to learn about how sustainability and the natural environment have been understood in the past and how we care for the natural world today. Each has the power to inspire, engage and provide vital curriculum-linked experiences for your students.