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English Heritage Highlights Ten Key 2018 Anniversaries
The end of the First World War, women getting the vote and the donation of Stonehenge to the nation are amongst the top ten historical anniversaries in 2018, according to English Heritage.
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English Heritage calls for More Blue Plaques for Scientists
The call comes as the charity unveils a blue plaque for Physicist and 'Champion of Science', Abdus Salam
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More Blue Plaques for Scientists, says English Heritage
English Heritage is calling on the public to nominate more notable scientists from history for London blue plaques and to help the charity increase the number of scientists honoured across the capital with the iconic blue roundels.
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What's in a traditional Christmas dinner?
Food historian Sam Bilton explores what makes up a traditional Christmas dinner and how tastes have changed over the centuries.
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From elegant dining to relaxed beachside treats, Osborne offers a variety of places to eat and drink during your visit.
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HERFORD, Robert Travers (1860-1950)
Blue Plaque commemorating Unitarian Minister and scholar Robert Travers Herford at 14 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AG, London Borough of Camden.
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FRANKLIN, Rosalind (1920-1958)
Blue Plaque commemorating crystallographer Rosalind Franklin at Donovan Court, 107 Drayton Gardens, Chelsea, London SW10 9QS.
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Painting our Past: The African Diaspora in England
From 9 June, new portraits depicting six historic figures from the African diaspora with links to English Heritage properties will be unveiled at six sites for a new nationwide exhibition. Painting our Past: The African Diaspora in England will portray people connected with English Heritage sites and whose stories – many of which are not widely known – the charity now wants to bring to life and share with its visitors. From Roman Britain to the 20th century, the lives of these different individuals span the centuries and their portraits will shed new light on the long history of African people in England. Commissioned by English Heritage, the paintings will be displayed at the forts, abbeys, historic houses and barracks where these individuals lived, visited or worked.
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Roman 'Pendants' Revealed to be Ancient Makeup Applicators
Rare Roman cosmetic sets shown in English Heritage's new History Inspired Makeup Tutorial are on display at Wroxeter Roman City for the first time
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In 1575, Queen Elizabeth I spent 19 memorable days at Kenilworth Castle as the guest of Robert Dudley, the first Earl of Leicester, who hoped to win her hand in marriage. This summer, we celebrate the 450th anniversary of her visit