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Servants or skilled professionals? Women in domestic service
Historically, many careers for women were in the home – but some women in domestic service broke the mould. As part of our Women in History series, Dr Andrew Hann investigates how.
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Blue Plaque commemorating footballer Bobby Moore at 43 Waverley Gardens, Barking, London IG11 0BH, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
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Blue Plaque commemorating footballer Bobby Moore at 43 Waverley Gardens, Barking, London IG11 0BH, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
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Pevensey Castle Collection Highlights
Explore these highlights from the collection of Roman and medieval objects excavated at Pevensey Castle to find out about the everyday experience of the people who lived and worked there.
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In this blog we’re exploring the stories of five of the most brutal sieges in England’s history. Find out which northern fortress never fell to the Scots, learn about the Roundhead leader who survived a 200ft fall only to die in battle, and discover how bad weather can scupper siege weapons.
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Five grand garden parties from history
With the help of Landscape Advisor Emily Parker and Properties Historian Andrew Hann, we’re taking a look at five historic frolics and garden parties that took place at the gardens in our care.
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Built in the late 14th century more as luxury residence than fortress, Donnington Castle was pressed into service in the English Civil War, when the Royalist garrison endured a 20-month siege.
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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.