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Commissioned in 1630, the statue of King Charles I which now stands in Trafalgar Square, London, was sculpted by Hubert Le Sueur and intended for the 1st Earl of Portland’s new gardens at Mortlake Park, Roehampton. Charles I was King of England, Scotland and Ireland between 1625 and 1649. He is mostly remembered for his conflicts with parliament which led to the English Civil Wars (1642–51).
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Walking Guide: Bolsover Castle to Sutton Scarsdale
This 11km (7 mile) circular walk links two of Derbyshire's many castles and historic houses: glamorous Bolsover Castle and the ruin of Sutton Scarsdale Hall.
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A list of documentary, visual and material sources of information for the study of Grime’s Graves.
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Robert Clive, later Baron Clive of Plassey, played an early part in the establishment of British imperial control of India. He became the effective ruler of Bengal, and was a controversial figure in his own time. As a founder of the Empire in India he came to be lionised by many in Britain as a hero, a view of him that has been called into question in more recent years.
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Log into your Members' Area account to read a selection of highlights from the English Heritage Members' Magazine and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as videos and photo galleries.
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Plan a long weekend or a short break in Cumbria and explore the history of the Lake District, including Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Hardknott Roman Fort.
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Directions to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Directions to Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden
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Modern Britons Seek Solace in Mythology
Study finds that, in uncertain times, people find comfort in folklore, myths and legends.
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Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
One of the most recognised names in modern British history, Florence Nightingale was a key figure in the development of modern nursing and healthcare practice. Arthur George Walker’s statue of Nightingale shows her as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, a nicknamed she earned on her nightly inspection rounds in the Crimea.