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The home of the first Duke of Wellington and his descendants, Apsley House offers a unique learning experience for school groups.
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Aydon Castle is a fine example of an English fortified manor house. Built as a home over 700 years ago, it was almost immediately fortified due to the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Its turbulent history began with a Scottish raid in 1315 where the house was pillaged and burnt, followed by seizure by English rebels two years later. Today it remains almost completely intact, set amongst the Northumberland woodland.
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One of the best preserved examples of the series of coastal defences built by Henry VIII in the 16th century. See the Tudor kitchen and step inside the Garrison Hall to come face to face with King Henry himself. Enjoy stunning sea views from the gun platforms and get up close to the powerful cannons. The site consists of the main keep building and beautiful outdoor areas including an amphitheatre and a herb garden. There is also a small education room.
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100 YEARS OF STONEHENGE AMONG KEY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES
2018 is set to be a big year for English Heritage, with a series of special events to commemorate some of the England's historical milestones.
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Discover one of the first and largest purpose built barracks in England. Built in the early 18th Century, in response to the fighting in the north of England during the Jacobite rising in 1715, the barracks could house 600 men and 36 officers. The imposing barracks are built around an impressive parade ground and have been a significant landmark on the border of England and Scotland for over two centuries.
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Clifford's Tower was a symbol of his power and today is a lasting remnant of the medieval castle. Come and experience what life was like in medieval York.
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GREENE, Sir Hugh Carleton (1910-1987)
Blue Plaque commemorating broadcaster & journalist Hugh Carleton Greene at 25 Addison Avenue, Holland Park, London W11 4QS, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.