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Artist Sir John Tenniel was best known for illustrating Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. He is recognised by a plaque at 52 Fitz-George Avenue, West Kensington.
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A description of Kenwood, an 18th-century neoclassical villa remodelled by Robert Adam, set in a designed landscape by Humphry Repton.
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What Happened to Dido After the Film Ended?
What happened to Dido Belle after the cameras stopped rolling? Sam Kinchin-Smith picks up the story where Amma Asante's movie left off
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Dame Peggy Ashcroft was one of the finest actresses of her generation and starred in some of the most iconic stage productions of her day. She is commemorated with a blue plaque at her birthplace - 1A Tirlemont Road, Croydon.
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English Heritage uncovers lost Cold War bunker at Scarborough Castle
A lost Cold War lookout post has been rediscovered at Scarborough Castle. An archaeological dig uncovered the forgotten post, and experts have opened the entrance to lower cameras into the chamber below to assess its condition.
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Five Minutes With Historical Performer Kate Vigurs
What does a historical performer do? How do you bring alive the stories of thousands of women during WWI? And what is a FANY?
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Our Creative Programme brings unique artistic interventions to our sites in the form of contemporary visual art, theatre, literature, dance and other creative art forms that bring England’s stories to life.
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Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
Close to Chesters Roman Fort are the remains of a bridge which carried Hadrian's Wall across the North Tyne. Visible on both river banks, they are most impressive on the eastern side.
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Make the most of the warmer weather to enjoy our sites, from exploring country houses with beautiful historic gardens to historic hikes in the impressive landscapes of Hadrian's Wall country.
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Historic Places with Literary Links
If you're a book-lover, artist, or poet - or you wish you were - our guide to sites with links to English literature should give you plenty of inspiration.