Go Behind the Scenes
If you've ever wondered what goes into looking after hundreds of historic buildings and monuments, here's where you can find out, from conservation projects restoring valuable masonry to cutting edge design projects such as the footbridge at Tintagel Castle. Also, read on to discover more about the experts who are involved in caring for our properties and bringing them to life.
Meet the Experts
From falconry to cookery, and even historical make-up, our experts help us to bring to life the fascinating stories of our sites. Meet some of those 'in the know' as they share their knowledge and experiences with us.
Discover moreChanging Tides
The romantic ruins of Reculver Towers and Roman Fort provide a window into two millennia of shifting history on the Kent coast. Now, a multi-year conservation project is keeping this important landmark standing.
Discover moreCoastal Defence
Following our 2022 appeal to protect our coastal sites affected by coastal erosion and rising tides, we sent Jo Caird to Hurst Castle in Hampshire to find out how we’re looking after this vulnerable fort.
Discover moreGround Control
As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.
Discover moreThe oddest jobs in history
From a donkey-wheel operator to a First World War gun handler, we meet the English Heritage staff and volunteers with the most unusual roles at our sites.
Discover moreA Touch of Magic
A century after our paintings conservation studio was first established, we headed inside to discover its story and what goes into maintaining and protecting the collection of 1,500 artworks across the country.
Discover moreCaring for Osborne
Every year staff across our sites use the reduced opening hours over winter to clean and care for our houses and gardens. In 2019 we joined the team at Osborne on the Isle of Wight to find out what’s involved.
Discover moreThe Perseus and Andromeda Fountain
A 2016 refurbishment project of the Perseus and Andromeda fountain at Witley Court and Gardens provided a rare chance to go eye-to-eye with the spectacular statues before the fountains were once again fired up.
Discover moreHelmsley Archaeology Store
Not all English Heritage treasures can be seen at our sites. Helmsley Archaeology Store in North Yorkshire has plenty too, as we found out back in October 2016 when we joined collections curator Susan Harrison to take a look around.
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