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Belsay Hall: The Secret Gardens of Northumberland
Discover how a secret Mediterranean-inspired idyll thrives in the gardens at Belsay Hall in Northumberland with Head Gardener Sarah Jo Harrigan.
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Victoria: The Queen Beyond the Screen
Queen Victoria has been played by more actors than any other British monarch. We take a look at some of the most famous depictions of Victoria on screen.
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Hidden History Makers: Forgotten Figures in England’s Story
Many of the great history-makers of England’s past are very familiar indeed – David-Beckham-familiar, even. There is a continuous chain of famous names stretching back into the fringes of Prehistory, which defines our perceptions of what history is; a gallery of faces, from King Harold (with an arrow in his eye) to Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell (warts and all) to Winston Churchill.
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Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan among those to receive blue plaques this year
Several cultural icons among those to receive English Heritage blue plaques in 2025, including Marc Bolan, whose ‘glam rock’ innovation redefined London’s music scene in the 1970s; Audrey Hepburn, whose global fame brought international attention and prestige; and Alicia Markova who was instrumental in positioning the city as a centre for world-class ballet.
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Fully working Industrial Revolution mill in a lovely woodland setting
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Bob Marley awarded English Heritage Blue Plaque
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley has been honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque, joining the likes of Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, George Frideric Handel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Preparing for summer solstice at Stonehenge
Solstice is now an alcohol-free event, and we encourage people to travel to Stonehenge via public transport rather than using their cars.
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A list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of Whitby Abbey
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Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout North.
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With 19 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring medieval and 20th century elements, Eltham Palace provides a unique variety of learning opportunities.