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We asked Findmypast’s genealogy experts to search their military records: this is Sergeant John Robert McMellon’s story.
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The Countess of Kent and a Cookbook
How one of the earliest celebrity cookbooks, attributed to Elizabeth Grey of Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, includes cures for pox, plague and pestilence as well as recipes for culinary treats.
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New Technology Unlocks Old Buildings
Previously unseen artefacts, rarely opened archaeological stores, and hard-to-see masterpieces are today revealed for the first time online thanks to a major new partnership between English Heritage and Google Arts & Culture.
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Increasing costs and cuts to local authority park budgets could mean the loss of many of England’s Victorian flowerbeds.
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How to Create a Landscape Garden like Capability Brown
Capability Brown revolutionised English garden and landscape design in the 18th century. Here’s our guide to what you'll need in order to transform your garden in line with his visions.
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The fourth round of the Biggest Quiz in History* is here and this time we've given it a festive theme. We've also given you a bit of help and thrown in some multiple choice questions... 'tis the season of goodwill after all!
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Four
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Look no further. Every week until Boxing Day, we'll release a round of questions on everything from the Bronze Age to the legacy of the Second World War... the Biggest Quiz in History* Round Four starts here.
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Audio Tour of De Grey Mausoleum
Use this audio tour to find out about the fascinating lives of generations of the De Grey family of Wrest Park, buried in one of the greatest collections of funerary monuments in England.
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English Heritage unveils 2015 events
English Heritage today unveiled its events programme for spring 2015, showcasing a nationwide programme of living history, family activities and expert-led tours that will bring history to life for visitors across the country.