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Black histories are a vital part of England’s story, reaching back many centuries. There is evidence of African people in Roman Britain as far back as the 3rd century AD, and black communities have been present since at least 1500.
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Capable of enlivening everything from a slice of toast to complex bakes, butter is a staple household ingredient. But have you ever wondered when the art of butter-making first began? The answer stretches back centuries, with evidence of its importance at a number of English Heritage sites
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English Heritage Properties on Film
Many of our historic sites have doubled as fictional locations or even starred as themselves on screen. Keep an eye out and see if you can recognise them when watching these movies and TV series. We've also created an interactive map so you can see where they are.
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The Georgian era spans the years between 1714 and 1837, covering the reigns of George I, II, III and IV, as well as that of William IV. It was an era of great social change with the start of the Industrial Revolution, and saw the expansion and dominance of the British Empire through exploration and war.
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Kenwood is a neo-classical Georgian villa on the edge of Hampstead Heath in London. Today, Kenwood houses the Iveagh Bequest, an internationally important collection of paintings given to the nation by Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Kenwood House, transformed into a neoclassical villa by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779, is now home to an outstanding collection of Old Master and British paintings.
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From great medieval queens to nurses in the First World War, the role of women throughout English history has often been overlooked. Here we highlight some of their stories – not only the women who achieved high status and success, but also those who remain largely unnamed in history, and who have quietly shaped our way of life today.
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Bridgerton: The history behind the hit show
Bridgerton has undoubtedly brought a sense of renewed interest when it comes to the Georgian period. An era of great social, political and cultural change but was it anything like the regency world that Netflix has created?