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Hadrian’s Wall Roman Fort given to the nation
A Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall has joined Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Kenwood House in the National Heritage Collection following a generous gift by a Northumberland landowner. Now in the care of English Heritage, the Roman fort’s future is secure and its stories will soon be shared with visitors to the wall.
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Voice of the Nation’s Gardeners, ‘Mr. Middleton’, Honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque
BBC radio gardening correspondent and much-loved national figure, Cecil Henry Middleton, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque. It marks 17 Princes Avenue in Tolworth, where ‘Mr. Middleton’ captivated millions, becoming the voice of the famous ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign.
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English Heritage and the artist Jeremy Deller are marking 100 years since Stonehenge was donated to the nation with a day of celebrations at the ancient stones. Curated by Deller, Friday 26 October will be full of music and art, an inflatable Stonehenge, an anniversary tea party, as well as a few surprises.
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English Heritage Highlights Ten Key 2018 Anniversaries
The end of the First World War, women getting the vote and the donation of Stonehenge to the nation are amongst the top ten historical anniversaries in 2018, according to English Heritage.
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English Heritage is calling on the nation to 'Dance for VE Day' to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Over the May Bank Holiday the charity will lend some swing-time spirit to the nation’s celebrations by sending hundreds of expert lindy-hoppers to join community events and street parties in all 48 counties of England. Whether it’s a party in a park, a tea dance in a Town Hall, or even a knees-up in a Nissen hut, historic dance experts will lead lessons and performances at regional celebrations to help communities Lindy Hop 'til they drop in true 1940s style.
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Blue plaque for Sir Robert Hunter
English Heritage has commemorated Sir Robert Hunter, co-founder and first Chairman of the National Trust, with a blue plaque at his Battersea home
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Win lindy hopper dancers for your 75th VE Day anniversary event
English Heritage is calling on the nation to ‘Dance for VE Day’ to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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GIFTED TO THE NATION: THORNBOROUGH HENGES “THE STONEHENGE OF THE NORTH”
• Neolithic henges join Dover Castle and Kenwood in the National Heritage Collection • The site will be removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register • English Heritage provides more public access to the landscape
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send us your old stonehenge snaps
Families recreate decades-old photos taken at Stonehenge as the ancient monument celebrates 100 years of belonging to the nation.