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Donation of £11.2m by UK charity, the Hamish Ogston Foundation - largest in English Heritage’s history - will underpin the programme
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A ground-breaking heritage apprenticeship programme, designed to pass the dying skill of flint-working to a younger generation, was announced today by English Heritage, following a major donation of £11.2m to the charity from the Hamish Ogston Foundation. This is the largest donation ever received by English Heritage.
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CONSERVING ‘Titian’s Mistress’ from Apsley House
Recent conservation of a painting at Apsley House, London has revealed it to be by Titian, or his studio, rather than a later follower
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Not just cricket: 7 sports played at our historic places
While the rules and attitudes might have changed over the years, many historic sports are recognisable today. Here are some sporting highlights for you to explore in our historic gardens.
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Lord Chesterfield at Ranger’s House
The 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who inherited Ranger’s House in 1748, was a diplomat, politician and wit, and is now best known as one of the most famous letter writers of all time. Find out about his life at Ranger’s House.
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The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
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The architectural profession is largely a Victorian creation. In the 18th century it was common for architects to act as developers and surveyors too, but by the 1820s such roles were being devolved, leaving architects free to experiment with a profusion of styles.