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MILNER, Alfred, Lord Milner (1854-1925)
Blue plaque commemorating Alfred Milner, Lord Milner, at 14 Manchester Square, Marylebone, London W1U 3PP.
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MILNER, Alfred, Lord Milner (1854-1925)
Blue plaque commemorating Alfred Milner, Lord Milner, at 14 Manchester Square, Marylebone, London W1U 3PP.
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Significance of Housesteads Roman Fort
The rich archaeological and epigraphic record ensures that the evidence from Housesteads remains central for all studies of the history and archaeology of the Roman occupation and for later periods
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Kenilworth Castle rebuilt in Minecraft after standing in ruins for over 300 years
Kenilworth Castle – one of England’s greatest fortresses – has been rebuilt for the first time in Minecraft. English Heritage is running workshops this summer so visitors can build famous castles in the shadow of the real thing.
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80th Anniversary of First Mission of Cichociemni - the Silent Unseen
Tonight marks the 80th anniversary of a remarkable wartime story of courage, ingenuity and determination, when in 1941, a group of Polish Home Army parachutists, all volunteers, were dropped behind enemy lines into occupied Poland to begin the fight back for their homeland. Now English Heritage is calling for those with family connections to or memories of the Cichociemni at Audley End to share their stories.
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A brief history of Christmas carols
It wouldn’t be Christmas without carols – the traditional festive songs that, in some cases, can be traced back hundreds of years. We speak to Professor Ronald Hutton, the leading historian of the ritual year in Britain, to find out who wrote the first carols, why ‘Away in a Manger’ was credited to Martin Luther despite originating from 19th-century America, and how ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ may have a hidden message in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Winter Opening for Education Visits
Many of our sites remain open for school visits through the winter season, from November to March, during term-time. Find out more about winter opening and book a visit to explore heritage all year round.
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The Countess of Kent and a Cookbook
How one of the earliest celebrity cookbooks, attributed to Elizabeth Grey of Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, includes cures for pox, plague and pestilence as well as recipes for culinary treats.