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English Heritage - Time travellers go... Pirate Academy - Summer activities for kids

Duelling pirates, cannons and smugglers at Whitby Abbey

A weekend packed full of pirates, smugglers, privateers and sea dogs at Whitby Abbey 28th – 30th August…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour

Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

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…

Top Story

Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late

Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

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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