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English Heritage Marks 250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
English Heritage will mark the 250th anniversary of the 22 June 1772 Somerset v Stewart ruling, a landmark case which contributed to the abolition of slavery in England, the charity announced today (22 June). English Heritage has commissioned new music to commemorate the anniversary inspired by the life of James Somerset from the Chineke! Junior Orchestra - Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra - which will be performed for the first time at an evening event at Kenwood in London on 22 June and will be available to listen to online.
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Battle Abbey's D Day Connections Remembered in a Poignant New Exhibition
A name scrawled on the walls of the ancient Battle Abbey by a soldier who died on Christmas Day 1944; and a poem written by a young soldier to a local girl weeks before he perished in Normandy. These are just two of the stories of human heroism and sacrifice from a new exhibition about Battle Abbey's connections with the D Day landings.
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This summer, join Noble’s friends and search for his shadow at four different quests across over 29 sites UK-wide. From 1 July - 1 September, you can follow the quest through the grounds or gardens of our historical sites to become the ultimate adventurer.
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Riverside Roman fort and bath house with period-piece museum
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Test your knowledge of London's blue plaques and find out how well you know famous Londoners.
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See some of the key things to look out for at a 15th-century joust this summer, from the knights’ elaborate armour to the fool, who provides entertainment throughout the tournament.
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We’ve identified just some of our sites with unusual place names, but can you tell us where they are? Test your knowledge with our 20 questions quiz. Once you’re done, check out our article on how English place names have developed, including some odd linguistic quirks.
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ALMA-TADEMA, Sir Lawrence, O.M. (1836-1912)
Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter of the Victorian era who made his home at 44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London.
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Availability and Prices for The Head Gardener's House Holiday Cottage, Audley End