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Members' Week 2024

As a special thank you to you, our members, for your ongoing support, we were delighted to bring you our fourth Members' Week, this year supported by Riviera Travel. We had exclusive free events across the country, virtual events to enjoy from home and fantastic prizes to win.

You can rewatch our virtual events below.

MEMBERS' WEEK VIRTUAL EVENTS

2024 VIRTUAL EVENTS

  • Farewell from Dr Nick Merriman

    As another Members' Week wraps up, chief executive Dr Nick Merriman thanks you for your support and looks ahead to some of the ways you can enjoy your membership over the coming year.

  • What's in Store: Episode 6

    Join Dickon Whitewood to find out about this fascinating wooden staue saved from the now-demolished Columbia Market in Bethnal Green, London.

  • Orphan Blue Plaques: Part 2

    In the second of this two-part series, we're joined by English Heritage's blue plaque historians to discover what happens when a blue plaque's respective building is demolished.

  • What's in Store: Episode 5

    Dickon Whitewood, curator of collections and interiors, takes us into the Archaeological Collections Store at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire to take a close look at a potentially Norman sword and helmet.

  • What's in Store: Episode 4

    Dickon Whitewood, curator of collections and interiors, is at the Archaeological Collections Store at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, revealing the stories of artefacts from Grime's Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine.

  • Photography Tips

    Meet volunteer photographer Paul Burton at Boscobel House and get some quick and simple tips on how to improve your photography.

  • Tips from Audley's kitchen garden

    Gardener and garden writer Tamsin Westhorpe meets garden supervisor Gemma Sturges at Audley End's organic kitchen garden to get some tips on creating a kitchen garden at home.

  • What's in Store: Episode 3

    Join curator Susan Harrison at Helmsley Archaeology Store and get up close to a beautiful stained-glass window from Belsay Castle in Northumberland.

  • What's in Store: Episode 2

    Join curator Susan Harrison at Helmsley Archaeology Store as she reveals the story behind some beautiful weighing scales from Roche Abbey in Yorkshire.

  • Orphan Blue Plaques: Part 1

    In the first of a two-part series, we're joined by English Heritage's blue plaque historians to discover what happens when a blue plaque's respective building is demolished.

  • What's in Store: Episode 1

    Collections manager David Hanks welcomes you into Helmsley Archaeology Store in Yorkshire to discover some Roman shoes found at Hardknott Roman Fort in Cumbria.

  • Welcome from Dr Nick Merriman

    Our chief executive, Dr Nick Merriman, welcomes you to Members' Week and looks ahead to some of the exciting things happening as we say thank you to you, our members, for your vital support.

2024 Virtual events for our younger Members

  • Let's explore... Rievaulx Abbey!

    Join presenter Esme Todd and young English Heritage member Eleanor as they wander the abbey's epic ruins to discover what the lives of the monks who lived there was like.

  • All aboard for Hadrian's Wall!

    Join our family of English Heritage members as they hop on the bus to see Hadrian’s Wall, the most famous frontier of the Roman Empire, taking in awe-inspiring ruins and spectacular views.

  • Pirate School: Part 2

    In part two, we reveal the markings of a royal marine, from their uniforms to their muskets. Then, with both sides well equipped and suitably attired, the ultimate battle takes place!

  • Let's explore... Eltham Palace!

    Joining Esme Todd today are young English Heritage members Laura and Aylin. They uncover mysterious maps, golden bathrooms and the life of the palace's most unexpected resident — a lemur!

  • Kids Cookalong

    Join food historian Sam Bilton and presenter Ben Shires at Walmer Castle to bake a delicious batch of ‘hunting nuts’ — a historic form of gingerbread.

  • Pirate School: Part 1

    Ahoy wayward travellers! If the pirate life appeals to you then stick around to see what happens to recent recruit Annabelle as her father teaches her the trade.

  • Let's explore... Bolsover Castle!

    Presenter Esme Todd is joined by young English Heritage member Freddie as they snoop out the castle's secrets — from witches' marks to pastry ovens.