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King Henry's Table

When: 26th & 27th September 2009 Where: Clifford’s Tower, North Yorkshire £: 3.50 for adults & 1.80 for children What is it? Find out what King Henry VIII would have had for breakfast and some of the secrets of Tudor cookery.  This event coincides with the York Food & Drink Festival. More info: King Henry’s […]

Joust a bit of fun

When: 30th & 31st August 2009 Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 12 for adults and 6 for children What is it? King Henry’s Joust.  Get a taste of the Tudor lifestyle as King Henry VIII and his queen head up a day of courtly music, falconry and knights jousting. More info: English Heritage

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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