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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rosie Mullender

‘It’s a very special place’: eight historic sites in England that have captured our hearts

Whitby Abbey - View from the east along the coastJust beyond the Abbey, to the right, is St Mary's Church
Whitby Abbey: ‘it dominates the skyline’. Photograph: Immediate Media/Historic England/English Heritage Trust

From ancient grounds once worked on by monks to castles, palaces and grand homes that housed royalty, English Heritage cares for hundreds of historic sites across the country.

The charity’s aim is to conserve and share these precious spaces for generations to come, while sharing the stories of generations past with the public. With their unique power to move visitors – whether that’s thanks to each spot’s history, tranquillity or grandeur – those who have spent time at an English Heritage site often leave with stories of their own to tell.

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