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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
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A Short History of Giants and Where to Find Them
Mary Bateman, doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bristol, explores giants through the country’s history; from rivers to ancient monuments, is there truth behind the tale?
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage has today (15 December) called for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table as the charity reveals its ultimate English cheese board with delectable suggestions from medieval monks’ cheese to pre-Second Word War Wensleydale. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers this Christmas, many hard hit during the pandemic, who are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage is calling for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers, many of whom have been hard hit during the pandemic and are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Start planning some unforgettable days out and stand where history was made. From awe-inspiring gardens and hidden spaces, to brooding ruins and formidable castles, we’ve selected our favourite places to discover historic treasures and escape the everyday.
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New technology unlocks stories from England's past
Previously unseen artefacts, rarely opened archaeological stores, and hard-to-see masterpieces are now available to explore online thanks to a new partnership between English Heritage and Google Arts & Culture.
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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
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Groundbreaking female archaeologists
Find out about some of the groundbreaking female archaeologists who worked on sites now cared for by English Heritage, and discover how their investigations have enriched our understanding of the past.