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Discover the story of the encounter between Queen Victoria and an exiled Zulu king
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The history of Osborne, the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight, built as an escape from court life in London and Windsor.
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English history features some of the world’s most famous monarchs, all with their own interesting stories and personality traits. But which monarch most suits your character?
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Roman "Pendants" Revealed to be Ancient Make-Up Applicators
Researchers at English Heritage have discovered that previously identified Roman pendants at Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire were actually cosmetic sets used for eye make-up, the charity revealed today (18 September). The objects are on display at Wroxeter for the first time from today.
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Queen to screen: meet Victoria and Abdul's costume designer
We talk to the costume designer for 'Victoria and Abdul' about the queen as a fashion icon and her vision for the upcoming film.
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English Heritage invests £1 Million to preserve Hurst Castle
Conservation has started to restore a castle in Hampshire that was used up until the Second World War
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Any season is great to go exploring and enjoy the great outdoors, either by yourself or with family or friends. Whether you’re looking for an amble or an invigorating hike, we’ve curated a selection of walks that take in some of our most atmospheric properties.
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Delve into the history of Osborne, Victoria and Albert’s family home and seaside retreat from court life.
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Which is the best English Heritage site to take your family on a day out? That's the question we posed to our Facebook followers, and hundreds of you got in touch to tell us about your favourite English Heritage places.
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The kitchen gardens of country estates provided fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for the household, with many of those in our care continuing to function just as their owners intended. Find out about the kitchen gardens at some of our sites.