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England’s Most Beautiful Autumn Garden Views
Beautiful autumn garden landscapes enjoyed by Queen Victoria, Charles Darwin and Capability Brown are amongst the best historic views in England, English Heritage has announced today (10 October 2022) as the charity unveiled glowing gold viewing frame installations at five historic sites around the country.
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Second World War heroine honoured with blue plaque
Noor Inayat Khan commemorated in the first blue plaque unveiling post lockdown
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St Hadrian of Canterbury played a pivotal role in the early history of the English Church. He was born in North Africa and travelled to Italy – most likely as a refugee – before making the journey to Canterbury. He was abbot of the monastery of St Peter and St Paul (later St Augustine’s) in Canterbury, between 670 and 709.
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A Chalk Goddess: Real or Fake?
The Grime’s Graves ‘Chalk Goddess’ is an iconic figure discovered in 1939 during the excavations of one of the deep mines at the site. Many questions have been raised about the authenticity of the figurine as its discovery is not well documented. We explore this intriguing object and learn more about the mysteries that surround its origin.
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Research on Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall
A summary of excavations and research relating to Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall, and of the remaining gaps in our knowledge.
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Hurst Castle’s importance lies in its strategic location, which made it a vital element in the defence of southern England for four centuries.
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Research on Farleigh Hungerford Castle
A summary of the current state of research on Farleigh Hungerford Castle and of its potential for future research.
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RUTHERFORD, Dame Margaret (1892-1972)
Blue Plaque commemorating actress Dame Margaret Rutherford at 4 Berkeley Place, Wimbledon, London SW19 4NN, London Borough of Merton.
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MACMILLAN, Sir Kenneth (1929-1992)
Blue Plaque commemorating choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan at 14 Lyford Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3LG, London Borough of Wandsworth.