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Past Lives: Henry II, Becket and Dover Castle

How the consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral 850 years ago may have influenced Henry II in creating Dover Castle’s Great Tower

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Past Lives: Seely and Paget at Eltham Palace

The partners behind the architectural practice that designed Stephen and Virginia Courtauld’s Art Deco mansion at Eltham Palace and Gardens

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Things to see and do

Grab a trail leaflet and meet Brother Odo as he helps guide you round Castle Acre Priory then out into the village to explore the Bailey Gate and Castle Acre

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History of Bolingbroke Castle

A brief history and description of Bolingbroke Castle, an enclosure castle built in the 13th century and once home to John of Gaunt.

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ROHMER, Sax (1883–1959) a.k.a. Arthur Henry Ward

Popular writer Sax Rohmer was commemorated by a blue plaque in 1985 at his former home at 51 Herne Hill.

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FIRST, Ruth (1925-1982) & SLOVO, Joe (1926-1995)

Blue Plaque commemorating South African freedom fighters Ruth First and Joe Slove at 13 Lyme Street, Camden, London NW1 0EH, London Borough of Camden.

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Bookings now open for visits to English Heritage interiors

English Heritage is welcoming visitors back into its historic buildings from 17 May 2021. As well as opening 23 sites for the first time this year, on 17 May the charity will also extend access to the interiors of more than 50 of its properties which are currently open to visitors as outdoor spaces only. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visitor experience, both members and non-members must book in advance for a specific date and time slot via the English Heritage website.

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English Heritage announces social policy expert Gerard Lemos as its next Chair

Gerard Lemos CMG – a former Chair of the British Council, the founding Chair of the Akram Khan dance company, and the current Chair of the Agency Board of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service – will be the next Chair of English Heritage, the charity announced today (Thursday 30 June 2022).

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Bridget Atkinson's shell collection goes on display at Chesters Roman Fort

Saved from a skip: Bridget Atkinson's globally important shell collection, including some from from Captain Cook's ill-fated third voyage, was thought lost for more than 40 years

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Saved from a skip: English Heritage recovers globally important shells from Captain Cook’s fated third voyage, thought lost for 40 years

Collection back on display at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum in Northumberland for the first time in 100 years