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English Heritage

English Heritage is the official government agency charged with looking after, well, English heritage!

What this means in practice is that English Heritage performs archaeologogical excavations, preserves ancient monuments and buildings, and administers heritage sites. Many of the most famous historic buildings and monuments in Britain (Stonehenge, for example) are under the care of English Heritage.

One of the terrific things that EH gets up to is hosting special events at many of the properties they administer. A glance at their latest "Events" brochure reveals over 600 events ranging from historical re-enactments of jousting to "Life in the Age of Chivalry" and exhibitions of medieval calligraphy. For those of you living outside the UK, you should be able to get a current copy of the events brochure from any regional British Tourist Authority office, or request a copy through your your local travel agent.

If you enjoy visiting historic castles and prehistoric monuments in England it is worth considering membership in English Heritage. A one year membership in 1999 costs just £26 for a single adult and £45.50 for a family pass and entitles you to free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England. More details from the excellent EH website at http://www.english-heritage.org.uk.

You can also write them at :
English Heritage Membership Department
PO Box 25132, London, SW1E 5EX

or phone
+44 (0)171 973 3434