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FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Blue plaque commemorating statesman Benjamin Franklin at 36 Craven Street, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5NF, City of Westminster.
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King’s Fish: Rare medieval whale bone goes on display
A puzzling and rare medieval whale bone – measuring more than half a metre across and over seven hundred years old – is being displayed at Launceston Castle, illustrating the power of the earls and dukes of Cornwall, English Heritage announced today (18 August 2022). Discovered during late 20th century excavations at the castle, the mysterious object is just one of many artefacts in a new exhibition exploring the castle’s changing roles, from royal residence and gateway to Cornwall to prison and place of execution.
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Prima ballerina Alicia Markova was one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century and instrumental in supporting key British ballet institutions. She is recognised by a plaque at her childhood home, 7 Cascade Avenue, Muswell Hill.
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A list of the main written, visual and material sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of the Jewel Tower.
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FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Blue plaque commemorating statesman Benjamin Franklin at 36 Craven Street, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5NF, City of Westminster.
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For the first time in more than 500 years, the two separated halves of Tintagel Castle will be reunited thanks to a daring new footbridge unveiled by the charity English Heritage today (Thursday 8 August 2019). From tomorrow, visitors will be able to walk in the footsteps of the medieval inhabitants of the Cornish castle – inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur – and enjoy spectacular coastal views not seen since the Middle Ages.
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In 597, St Augustine arrived in England to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. Virtually every modern description of this mission mentions Queen Bertha of Kent. She has gone down in legend as the Christian queen who influenced her pagan husband, King Æthelberht, in Augustine’s favour. But who was Bertha?
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The Middle Ages (1066–1485) mark the development of England following the Norman Conquest. Read advice from our education experts and historians on how to introduce this broad and varied time period. Discover historical information to help ground your understanding and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.