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McMILLAN, Rachel (1859–1917) & McMILLAN, Margaret (1860–1931)
Blue Plaque commemorating nursery pioneers Rachel and Margaret McMillan at 51 Tweedy Road, Bromley, London BR1 3NH, London Borough of Bromley.
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Blue Plaque commemorating social reformer Annie Besant at 9 Colby Road, Gipsy Hill, London SE19 1HA, London Borough of Southwark.
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Philosopher, mathematician, leading intellectual, dissenter and preacher, Pastor Richard Price is commemorated with a blue plaque at 54 Newington Green.
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From 1825 Marble Hill was the main residence of Alice and Jonathan Peel, a wealthy couple with strong political connections both in Britain and Europe. The day-to-day life of the Peels at Marble Hill can be traced through a number of surviving letters that were sent to Alice, particularly when she and Jonathan were apart. They provide an intimate perspective on life on the estate and reveal traces of the experiences of not only the family, but also the servants, staff and even beloved animals, who lived in the iconic Georgian villa.
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Founded over 800 years ago, Cleeve Abbey housed a community of Cistercian monks for almost 350 years. Today it has some of the best-preserved monastic buildings in England.
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Black People in Late 18th-century Britain
How much do we know about black people living in Britain in the late 18th century?
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Since April 2021, we've hosted Members' Week every year as a special thank-you to you, our members, for your ongoing support. As well as many events at sites across the country, we've also released a variety of virtual events for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of England's myths, legends and folktales, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?
Myths, legends and folktales are well established in the fabric of English culture. But where do these often fantastical stories come from? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, examines the origins of these stories, from dragons, kelpies and hobs to the legend of King Arthur.
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Rising from a modest background to become a friend of Elizabeth I and one of the richest women of her time, Bess of Hardwick was also a tireless and ambitious builder, whose houses symbolised her rise to wealth and power.