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SINGH, Princess Sophia Duleep (1876–1948)
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh was a suffragette, Red Cross nurse, and critic of British rule in India. She uniquely straddled two worlds, using her royal connections to further the cause for women's suffrage. She is commemorated with a blue plaque at Faraday House, 37 Hampton Court Road, where her residence lasted over five decades.
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A history of the medieval Thornton Abbey, which later became a college for priests, a 17th-century private residence and the site of 19th-century temperance rallies
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Significance of Battle Abbey and battlefield
The Battle of Hastings had a profound and lasting impact on England. The battlefield, abbey and the historic town of Battle are tangible reminders of the events of 1066.
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Whitby Abbey: History and Stories
Whitby Abbey was once the most important religious centre in the Anglo-Saxon world. Explore the history of its two monasteries and the stories and legends it has inspired.
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Delve into the history of Osborne, Victoria and Albert’s family home and seaside retreat from court life.
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Henrietta Howard’s Garden at Marble Hill
The garden at Marble Hill is a rare surviving example of a garden laid out in the early 18th century, a period of transition in landscape design. Discover what makes it so important and how English Heritage has restored the key elements of it.
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From 1846 until Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Victoria and Albert spent most of their birthdays at Osborne, their Isle of Wight retreat. Find out what their birthday celebrations and traditions reveal about their private lives.
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The north of England is filled with a plethora of exciting places to explore. From iconic abbeys to remarkable castles to Hadrian's Wall, here are some ideas about how you can spend your time up north.