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A programme of exhibitions curated by Vigo Gallery go on display at Wellington Arch in 2025.
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How volunteering helped me find a sense of purpose again
Records Keeper, Richard Luscombe, writes about how volunteering with English Heritage across a range of roles has helped him through personal tragedy.
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8 things you may not know about 1066
Everyone knows about 1066 and all that, right? Even if you know your Harold Godwinson from your Harald Hardrada, here are eight facts about that fateful year that might surprise you.
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History of Leahill and Piper Sike Turrets
This pair of turrets, about 500 metres apart, were originally part of the sector of Hadrian’s Wall first built in turf and later replaced in stone. Today, they demonstrate how the Wall allowed the Romans to monitor their north-western frontier.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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How did the Iron Bridge inspire Paul Catherall’s latest artwork?
Paul Catherall is designing an exclusive print of the Iron Bridge as part of our conservation campaign. We ask Paul what the bridge means to him.
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Karl Marx: the London connections
September 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Das Kapital, Karl Marx’s famous critique of capitalism. In this blog, blue plaques historian Howard Spencer explores Marx’s life in London, and tells us about five other political exiles commemorated with a plaque.