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The collection at Apsley House reflects the life and achievements of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington – a military leader and later a politician, who is most famous for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). Use objects selected by one of our experts from the Wellington Collection, at home or in the classroom, to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Deal Castle and Walmer Castle are two surviving fortresses built to guard the Cinque Ports on the East Kent coast. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to explore the story of these fortresses, their inhabitants, and the area they guarded.
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England underwent huge changes during the reigns of three generations of Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII ushered in a new state religion, and the increasing confidence of the state coincided with the growth of a distinctively English culture.
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On VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 1945, millions took to the streets to celebrate peace after years of devastating war.
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May is an action-packed month at our historic places, and it can be hard to keep on top of it all. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to the top 5 things you won’t want to miss this month, from real live medieval jousting to beautiful historic gardens in bloom.
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Maiden Castle is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive Iron Age hillforts, covering an area larger than 50 football pitches. At its peak, hundreds of people lived here.
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Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
One of the most recognised names in modern British history, Florence Nightingale was a key figure in the development of modern nursing and healthcare practice. Arthur George Walker’s statue of Nightingale shows her as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, a nicknamed she earned on her nightly inspection rounds in the Crimea.
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For much of the Georgian period Britain was at war – usually with France. Many of these conflicts were played out on a world stage, to defend or expand the burgeoning British Empire.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Garden?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, many of which have stunning gardens, reflecting a wide range of historical periods. How many can you recognise?
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Test your knowledge of our sites' summer links with our 20 questions quiz from the Summer 2023 edition of your Members' Magazine.