October 2018
English Heritage Members' Magazine

English Heritage Members' Magazine

Discover highlights from the October 2016 issue of our Members' Magazine and delve deeper into the story with photo galleries, behind-the-scenes videos, competitions and more.

The Heritage Quiz

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria is credited with popularising many of our Christmas traditions, such as putting up a Christmas tree. But how much do you know about the long-reigning monarch?

  1. What was Queen Victoria’s birth name?
  2. Victoria was brought up under strict rules known as what?
  3. How old was Victoria when she became queen?
  4. Victoria became the richest woman in the world after parliament granted her an annuity of what sum?
  5. How many children did she have with her husband (and first cousin) Prince Albert?
  6. Where is Osborne House, the palatial holiday home built for Victoria between 1845 and 1851?
  7. How did Victoria preserve her modesty when going for a dip in the sea from the beach at Osborne?
  8. What did Prince Albert build in the woods at Osborne for their children?
  9. For how many years did Victoria rule?
  10. Who succeeded Victoria to the throne in 1901?
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Sculpture at the Jewel Tower

Close up

MEDIEVAL SCULPTURES IN JEWEL TOWER

Displayed on Jewel Tower's upper floor are eight pieces of medieval sculpture, relics from Westminster Hall, the cavernous room at the heart of the Palace of Westminster.

Find out why these precious stones are helping historians discover what England's earliest castles looked like, and delve deeper into the story with our annotated image featuring a sculpture of a wooden castle. 

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Stories of England

Illustration of the Battle of Hastings

1066 AND BEYOND

King Harold's defeat at the Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history.

But the real story of the Norman Conquest is what happened next and the legacy William and his supporters left behind.

Learn about the truth behind the myth surrounding William's momentous victory, and watch our animated timeline video to discover a brief history of the Normans. 

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Helmsley Archaeology Store

Behind the Scenes

SURPRISES IN STORE

A tour of Helmsley Archaeology Store in North Yorkshire reveals thousands of historic treasures not usually on display, and the work that goes into preserving them.

Discover Collection Curator Susan Harrison's top five objects amongst the collection, and watch our video to find out more about Susan's conservation work at nearby Rievaulx Abbey. 

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From the Archive

English Heritage Members' Magazine July 2016

THE JULY ISSUE

Look back to the last edition of our Members' Magazine to see highlights including an exclusive video interview with the Head Gardener at Charles Darwin's Down House; behind-the-scenes insights into the new exhibition and viewing platform at Battle Abbey; and a closer look at our industrial heritage and the conservation work going on at Iron Bridge.

View the July issue