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New Diversity initiative for London Blue Plaques, as footballer Laurie Cunningham honoured
Pioneer of black achievement in football honoured with English Heritage blue plaque New working group will advise on diversity in the blue plaques scheme
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History of the Chapter House and Pyx Chamber, Westminster Abbey
These two beautifully preserved medieval rooms, on the eastern side of the Westminster Abbey cloister, have been put to state as well as church use during and since the Middle Ages, including as a meeting place for Parliament.
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The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both. Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet, though its multi-racial population reflected old imperial connections.
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Down House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the extensive array of Charles Darwin's personal artefacts and scientific paraphernalia that form the Down House collection.
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Battle Abbey Collection Highlights
Battle Abbey's collection holds some intriguing objects that help tell its 900-year story and shed light on the daily life of the medieval monks.
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History of Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Built in 1835, Stott Park is the only surviving example of a Lakeland bobbin mill. In its heyday it was one of over 100 such mills that operated in the Lake District, supplying millions of bobbins to the Lancashire textile industry.
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For 400 years Brinkburn Priory was home to a community of Augustinian canons, who attracted the patronage of leading local families.
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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.