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GALTON, Sir Francis (1822-1911)
Blue plaque marking the former home of the founder of eugenics, Sir Francis Galton, at 42 Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1PD, City of Westminster.
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GALTON, Sir Francis (1822-1911)
Blue plaque marking the former home of the founder of eugenics, Sir Francis Galton, at 42 Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1PD, City of Westminster.
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As home to one of history’s most celebrated scientists, Down House has aroused much interest from both scientists and social historians
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Blue Plaque commemorating pioneer of motoring and aviation Charles Rolls at 14/15 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XJ, City of Westminster.
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Mass-Observation headquarters commemorated by English Heritage
New blue plaque to mark hub where thousands of volunteer diary entries were sent, read and recorded
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The Uffington White Horse Project
The Uffington White Horse is the oldest hill-figure in Europe. This abstract, sinuous image was recorded in the Middle Ages as one of the Wonders of Britain – along with Stonehenge. Measuring 111 metres from the tip of its tail to its ear, archaeologists have debated for generations the age of the White Horse: who made it and why? A new restoration and research project in 2024 will help us find more answers.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About the History of Chocolate
How much do you know about the history of chocolate? From its origins as a savoury hot drink to its promotion as a 17th-century superfood, here are five things that might surprise you about this much-loved tempting treat...
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The Hyundai Great British School Trip
Join English Heritage on the Great British School Trip! We are proud to be partnering with Hyundai to support The Great British School Trip, giving 25,000 young people access to exciting and inspiring educational experiences across the UK.
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English Heritage’s first visual art fellow stages new exhibition at Belsay Hall
Ingrid Pollard MBE has created new work in response to one of Northumbria’s grandest houses; Belsay Hall as part of the charity’s new creative programme
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PATEL, Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai (1875-1950)
Blue Plaque commemorating Indian Statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel at 23 Aldridge Road Villas, Ladbroke Grove, London W11 1BN, City of Westminster.