Archive for: January 2018
As the days start to grow longer, there are lots of reasons to get out there and explore the places where England's history happened.
From embarking on a prehistoric quest of discovery, to hitting the trail for a scenic winter walk through England's historic landscapes, here's our roundup of the ...
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Last year we challenged our Members to write short ghost stories to coincide with the release of Eight Ghosts, a collection of haunting tales written by authors like Mark Haddon, Jeanette Winterson and Sarah Perry.
Now our Members have voted on the shortlist and Peter Malin's, End of Days, was yo...
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Set at the dawn of time, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite their tribe to save their home from Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age city.
The creators took inspiration from Stonehenge to create a home for Dug an...
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Many of you took the chance to get out and about in December with frosty walks, coastal adventures and indoor escapes to England's historic houses and palaces.
Lots of you shared your photos with us on social media using the hashtag #englishheritage, and we've picked out a few of our favourite...
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2018 marks an important anniversary for Stonehenge. It’s 100 years since local barrister Cecil Chubb and his wife Mary gifted the monument to the nation. This was a major turning point in the way Stonehenge was cared for. It set in train a programme of care and conservation for the monument and th...
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