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Being part of English Heritage means working somewhere a little different. We provide exciting opportunities for everyone to experience England's rich and diverse history - starting with our employees.
Victorian Christmas Traditions - English Heritage
Decorating Christmas Trees. Decorating trees at Christmas was a festive activity popularised by Prince Albert. Inspired by his heritage, trees in the royal household were adorned with lit candles and trinkets and the interiors filled with evergreen decorations.. But Victoria and Albert weren't the first royals to put up what we know today as a Christmas tree.
Information for Suppliers - English Heritage
Conservation and Repair. We have a programme of small projects aimed at essential repairs. For these projects we will approach 3-5 suppliers from our existing supplier base OR undertake relevant market engagement to find suitable project partners.
Apsley House - English Heritage
Be amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as 'Number 1 London'. This beautiful Georgian building was the London home of the first Duke of Wellington and has changed very little since his great victory at Waterloo in 1815.
Stonehenge Visitor Centre - English Heritage
visitor centre. This is where we tell the story of Stonehenge through our world-class exhibition featuring fascinating artefacts from the time of the Stonehenge builders, many of which are on loan from Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum, and multi-media displays.We also have a changing special exhibition space which has recently included contemporary art, photographs, …
A beginner's guide to heraldry - English Heritage
Heraldic Ordinaries. Ordinaries are the simple shapes used on heraldic shields, against a colour, metal or fur background. If you are making your own design, choose one of these main ordinaries: Fess = horizontal stripe across the shield; Pale = vertical stripe down the shield; Bend = diagonal stripe; Chevron = like a house gable, pointing upwards; Cross = a plain cross
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English Heritage cares for over 400 historic places, bringing the story of England to life for millions of visitors each year.
How Dracula Came to Whitby - English Heritage
Abbey and church. High above Whitby, and dominating the whole town, stands Whitby Abbey, the ruin of a once-great Benedictine monastery, founded in the 11th century.The medieval abbey stands on the site of a much earlier monastery, founded in 657 by an Anglian princess, Hild, who became its first abbess.In Dracula, Stoker has Mina Murray – the young woman whose …
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Solstice at Stonehenge - English Heritage
LIVE! See the skies above Stonehenge. The Skyscape website has been created by English Heritage to enable people around the world to experience the skies above the iconic stone circle, to learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets and …