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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 archaeological 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 2003 costs just £34 for a single adult and £54 for a couple, 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION
(This information was current at time of publicatuion, but may be subject to change. Please visit the English Heritage website for the latest information)

GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
English Heritage
Customer Services Department
PO Box 569
Swindon
SN2 2YP
England
Email: Customer Services
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 333 1181
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 414926


Email Membership enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 333 1182
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 414786


Email National Monument Record (NMR) enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0) 1793 414600
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 414606

REGIONAL ENQUIRIES:

North East Region
Bessie Surtees House
41 - 44 Sandhill
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3JF
Tel: 0191 261 1585

London Region
23 Savile Row
London
W1S 2ET
Tel: 020 7973 3000

North West Region
Canada House
3 Chepstow Street
Manchester
M1 5FW
Tel: 0161 242 1400

East of England Region
Brooklands House
24 Brooklands Avenue
Cambridge
CB2 2BU
Tel: 01223 582700

Yorkshire Region
37 Tanner Row
York
YO1 6WP
Tel: 01904 601901

South West Region
29 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4ND
Tel: 0117 975 0700

East Midlands Region
44 Derngate
Northampton
NN1 1UH
Tel: 01604 735400

South East Region
Eastgate Court
195-205 High Street
Guildford
GU1 3EH
Tel: 01483 252000

West Midlands Region
112 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3AG
Tel: 0121 625 6820

Stonehenge enquiries
01980 624715