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The shifting relationship between the British Isles and Continental Europe during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages will be revealed at Stonehenge tomorrow (Friday 12 October) as part of a new English Heritage exhibition curated in partnership with the British Museum. From a highly prized 6500-year-old jade axe to an elaborate gold neckpiece made around 4000 years ago, the stunning artefacts on display in Making Connections will highlight different periods of connection and relative isolation between the ancient British Isles and mainland Europe.
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What happened to the #Battle1066 characters?
Throughout 2016, we've been posting from eight different Twitter channels, each representing different areas of medieval society. You can look back on the action by searching for #Battle1066, or read a month-by-month round up starting here in January.
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The Only People Ever Killed at Tilbury Fort
England has not been invaded since 1066, so perhaps it’s unsurprising that the only fatalities ever reported at Tilbury Fort were thanks to a game of cricket in 1776. Or is this extraordinary story just a tall tale?
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A summary of the current state of research on Carlisle Castle, and of questions for future research.
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Colourful art installation at Hadrian’s Wall puts a new spin on a Roman gatehouse
In celebration of Hadrian’s Wall’s 1900th anniversary, English Heritage has installed a contemporary and colourful take on the original Roman gatehouse at Housesteads Roman Fort – one of the Wall’s best preserved and most important sites.
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Immerse your class in the history of Brinkburn Priory, from its early 12th Century beginnings to its conversion to a manor house after the dissolution. The priory was re-roofed and restored in the 19th Century and is one of the best examples of early Gothic architecture in Northumberland.
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Our senior historian, Paul Pattison, has worked with the genealogists at Findmypast to uncover more of John Glasson Thomas' story.
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Not all English Heritage treasures can be seen at our sites. Helmsley Archaeological Store in North Yorkshire has plenty too, as we found out back in October 2016 when we joined collections curator Susan Harrison to take a look around.
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Study finds that, in uncertain times, people find comfort in folklore, myths and legends.