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Past Lives:Pioneering dentist Lilian Lindsay in London
The accomplishments of Britain’s first female dentist are commemorated by a blue plaque, which also had to overcome adversity of a different kind.
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Past Lives: Eleanor of Aquitaine at Old Sarum
How this formidable French princess and former queen of England came to be imprisoned in the windswept castle of Old Sarum in Wiltshire.
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From windswept clifftops to tranquil ruins, and from royal courtship to tragic love stories, English Heritage looks after some incredibly romantic pieces of English history.
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Uncover the historic houses cared for by English Heritage that are open to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Learn about Queen Victoria's friendship with Abdul Karim and the part Osborne played in the 2017 feature film 'Victoria & Abdul'.
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What would happen if England’s Treasures went up in Flames?
How are historic objects protected from the threat of fire or flooding? A behind the scenes look at how collections are protected and conserved.
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Five minutes with Jigsaw the Donkey
Jigsaw the Donkey lives at Carisbrooke Castle with her friends Jill, Jack and Jimbob. She took time out her busy schedule to give us this interview!
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Hidden History Makers: Forgotten Figures in England’s Story
Many of the great history-makers of England’s past are very familiar indeed – David-Beckham-familiar, even. There is a continuous chain of famous names stretching back into the fringes of Prehistory, which defines our perceptions of what history is; a gallery of faces, from King Harold (with an arrow in his eye) to Elizabeth I, Oliver Cromwell (warts and all) to Winston Churchill.
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Blue Plaques: Support the Scheme
The blue plaques scheme has been running for over 150 years and has become synonymous with London life. Its long-term future relies on the support of those who value it most.