Apart from his red hair, beard, giant girth and his equally gargantuan appetite for wives, the one thing we all associate with…
In the late 16th century, leading courtier Sir Henry Lee, anticipating a visit by Queen Elizabeth I, created a new garden and…
O G S Crawford was one of the greatest figures of 20th century Archaeology, but why did he fall in love with…
Theories about the date and purpose of Stonehenge are to be tested through the first excavations to be permitted inside the stone…
Myths and mystery surround Henry VIII’s favourite ship, the Mary Rose. Now, a new museum, dedicated solely to this ancient vessel, will…
In 1535, in anticipation of a visit from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Sir Nicholas Poyntz tore down his kitchen block and…
Builders repairing the wall that separates Peterborough cathedral from the town beyond have found a remarkable group of late Saxon grave markers.…
After a gap of some forty four years, Stonehenge is once again being excavated. Admittedly, this time it is only a very…
A monstrous regiment of women is taking over. On Friday 3rd April the women held an all-day conference at the Antiquaries where…
What are the major threats to our heritage today? It is always fascinating to have an inside view of what English Heritage…