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Blue Plaque commemorating writer Elizabeth Bowen at 1-7 Clarence Terrace, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RD, City of Westminster.
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INNER LONDON EDUCATION AUTHORITY a.k.a. the London School Board
Blue Plaque commemorating the home of inner London's education services at Main Entrance, County Hall, South Bank, London SE1 7PB.
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English Heritage uncovers blueprint for dissolving the monasteries by trusted advisor to Henry VIII
A previously unseen historic document giving vital insight into the Dissolution of the Monasteries has been uncovered by English Heritage. Overlooked for almost 500 years, the document details the process of suppressing Furness Abbey, the first of England’s “greater” monasteries* to be destroyed, and was unearthed by English Heritage Senior Properties Historian, Dr Michael Carter, at the National Archives.
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Ahoy! English Heritage recruits its first female pirate
A female pirate will take to the rigging at English Heritage properties for the first time this summer, the charity announced today (Tuesday 19 July 2022). Sword fighting 18-year-old Freyja Eagling will be the first woman to pick up a pistol and choose a life of piracy with English Heritage. Starting at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall on Tuesday 26 July, Freyja will also visit Dover Castle in Kent and Scarborough Castle in North Yorkshire as part of English Heritage’s new series of summer events, Pirates!
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English Heritage honours Welsh philosopher and preacher with blue plaque
– Dr Richard Price commemorated in London on 300th anniversary of his birth – BBC’s Huw Edwards describes Price as “a mathematical genius and forward-thinking philosopher and theologian whose influence is still felt today”
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English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles
The castles of England have survived sieges and bombardments, attacking armies and wars but today according to the conservation charity English Heritage, castles are facing a new threat – invasive weeds, penetrating damp and severe weather.
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Rare Roman gladiator knife handle discovered at Hadrian’s Wall
English Heritage plans to display the 2,000 year old souvenir, found in River Tyne at Corbridge
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Make jousting an Olympic sport
As Team GB heads to Rio, English Heritage calls for jousting to be recognised as an Olympic sport
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INNER LONDON EDUCATION AUTHORITY a.k.a. the London School Board
Blue Plaque commemorating the home of inner London's education services at Main Entrance, County Hall, South Bank, London SE1 7PB.
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History of St John’s Abbey Gate
A brief history and description of St John’s Abbey Gate, which is all that remains of the Benedictine abbey of St John the Baptist, Colchester