All news on the topic: English Heritage

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Shells from Captain Cook's last voyage on display after being rescued from skip
The remarkable collection was amassed before the explorer was killed by Hawaiian islanders in 1779. A passing marine biology lecturer, Dr John Buchanan, saved the seashells
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A 1,000-year-old castle with its own moat on sale for less than a home in London
Historic Wigmore Castle, in Herefordshire, is now being offered for £450,000 after failing to attract a buyer since going on the market six months ago - and is cheaper than a house in London
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Brits asked where they feel unwelcome - one country keeps on getting named
Holidaygoers debated that France is not the best place to visit for British holidaymakers after several tourists shared their awkward interactions with locals whilst on vacation
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Inside Britain's 'Atlantis' - a sunken village forgotten for hundreds of years
Dunwich's quaint character today is only the most recent chapter in its awe-inspiring story
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UK's 'prettiest Christmas shopping town' dubbed 'loveliest town in England'
With its pretty Tudor buildings and surrounding countryside it’s easy to see why Ludlow in Shropshire has been voted one of the UK’s prettiest towns for Christmas shopping, but what’s it like to live there?
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Chapel that has been converted into a four-bed home is on sale for unholy amount
You could own this very unique property which has been totally converted into an incredible home, but you'll need nearly £3million in your pocket to buy it!
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Inside seaside town dubbed 'Chelsea-on-sea' with most expensive houses in the UK
The quaint village, where the average house price is a staggering £1million, is loved by many well-known celebrities as well as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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Brits flock to UK's 'most abandoned building' with Dracula link and creepy ghost
Whitby Abbey sits atop hill overlooking the Yorkshire town that is famous as the landing place of Count Dracula in Bram Stocker's novel and for its thriving goth culture
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1,000-year-old castle on sale for £500,000 but the land has to be shared
Wigmore Castle, near Leominster, Herefordshire, is a Grade-I Listed fortress that spans almost 29.8 acres, which is equivalent to nearly 23 football pitches - the castle belonged to the Crown until 1601
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Portrait of comedy icon sneaked into stately home - and mistaken for Shakespeare
The painting should be instantly recognisable to most Britons - but some visitors to Audley End House wrongly thought it depicted the Bard or Sir Walter Raleigh
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'Terrifying yet amazing' swarm of bees invades town and forces castle to close
Tourist site Restormel Castle was forced to close after a swarm of bees engulfed Lostwithiel in Cornwall, with a video showing the flying insects surrounding a house roof
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Luxurious extras you can add on staycations from caterers to in-home massages
Top tips for turning a cheap staycation into a luxury holiday without breaking the bank according to a travel expert - from bulk shops to catering on a budget
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Inside the abandoned mansion left to rot after tragic history of murders
Ben, from Lost Adventure, rediscovered the long-lost mansion with a tragic history of murders and death, and explored the inside which he shared to his TikTok channels
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Tax cheat convicted for £97million fraud bought historic house worth £4million
Prosecutors want to confiscate the property in Hampstead, London, after Arif Patel's conviction on Tuesday for a £97million fraud. The 55-year-old and his gang imported and sold knock-off designer gear
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Grade I listed ex-church on sale - for less than a one-bedroom flat
St Andrew's Church near Stowmarket, Suffolk, is on the market for £600,000, which is less than the price of a one-bedroom flat in London or a tiny terraced house in Brighton