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An Introduction to Early Medieval England (c.410–1066)
The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. But the period is also one of the most challenging to understand.
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Ranger's House opens to the public with world-class art collection
Ranger's House in Greenwich has opened to the public following a re-presentation project by English Heritage.
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English Heritage Blue Plaque for godfather of Glam Rock, Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan, the pioneering force behind T. Rex, has been honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque. The plaque marks 31 Clarendon Gardens, Maida Vale, where Bolan lived with his wife June from late 1970 as his career soared with hits like ‘Ride a White Swan’, ‘Hot Love’, and ‘Get it On’.
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A list of the main sources of information for our current knowledge and understanding of Longthorpe Tower.
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In autumn 2021 a new play was performed at Porchester Castle that drew on the events of the Haitian Revolution. To accompany the production of ‘The Ancestors’, we examine the connections between Haiti and Portchester and a few of the key events and characters of the revolution.
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London’s blue plaques show that England’s capital has been a strong magnet for foreign-born composers, including Handel, Mozart and Chopin. Find out more about the lives of these legendary composers and how they came to London.
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London’s blue plaques show that England’s capital has been a strong magnet for foreign-born composers, including Handel, Mozart and Chopin. Find out more about the lives of these legendary composers and how they came to London.
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Find out all about the Battle of Hastings, learn about the momentous events of 1066, and discover how the Norman Conquest transformed England.
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Lord Hastings, Richard III and an Unfinished Castle
How William Lord Hastings’s ultra-fashionable castle at Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, was left incomplete following his summary and shocking execution by the future Richard III.
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English Heritage reveals anniversary plans for Blue Plaques scheme
Comedian Tommy Cooper, food writer Elizabeth David and playwright Samuel Beckett are among those whose achievements and time spent living in London will be celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaques in this the scheme’s 150th year, English Heritage have revealed.