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Blue Plaque commemorating comedian Tony Hancock at 20 Queen's Gate Place, South Kensington, London SW7 5NY, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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As we enter a new Carolean era with King Charles III on the throne, we take a look back at kings and queens through history. We took a look back at kings and queens through history. Discover royal tales of legend, romance, conflict and escape.
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Delve into the history of Osborne, Victoria and Albert’s family home and seaside retreat from court life.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Gingerbread
Gingerbread is a tasty regular in our nation’s bakeries and is enjoyed throughout the year. But did you know that Queen Elizabeth I once served her guests miniature gingerbread versions of themselves? Or that medieval gingerbread didn’t actually contain any ginger? Read on to find out more about the many different iterations of what we now call gingerbread.
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Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for over 60 years. During her reign, Britain became the most powerful country in the world, and the British Empire stretched from Canada to New Zealand. Although those on the higher end of the social scale lived luxurious lifestyles, much of the British population lived in poverty. Many people worked in mines, factories and mills, or as domestic staff including servants, cooks and gardeners for the wealthy families.
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Face-to-face: English Heritage through its portraits
Exploring the history of portraiture through items at English Heritage properties.
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Blue Plaque commemorating Prime Minister Henry Pelham at 22 Arlington Street, St James's, London SW1A 1RW, City of Westminster.
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SAUNDERS, Sir Edwin (1814-1901)
Blue Plaque commemorating dentist Sir Edward Saunders at Fairlawn, 89 Wimbledon Parkside, Wimbledon, London SW19 5LR, London Borough of Wandsworth.
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The history of Osborne myrtle in royal weddings
Will Meghan Markle will follow royal tradition and carry a sprig of myrtle from Osborne, like her new family have since the reign of Queen Victoria?