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29/01/2026

Cultural pioneers, campaigners and creative giants among those commemorated by English Heritage in 2026

English Heritage has announced nine of the new London blue plaques scheduled for 2026. They will celebrate individuals whose lives and work helped shape London’s intellectual, cultural and social landscape.
Image: a conservator works on the historic plaque to Sir John Tenniel
13/11/2025

Historic Plaque to Alice in Wonderland Illustrator Returns to London Streets After 65 Years in Storage

A rare early plaque honouring Alice in Wonderland illustrator and political cartoonist Sir John Tenniel has been conserved and reinstalled at a new London location.
Image: an actor dressed as Dracula tests his blood type at Whitby Abbey
30/10/2025

Dracula isn’t the only one out for blood this Halloween

This Halloween, we are partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover their blood type.

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