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Six new blue plaques for women
1 April 2021 – The crystallographer and peace campaigner, Kathleen Lonsdale has today been celebrated with an English Heritage London Blue Plaque, on the 50th anniversary of her death. Kathleen Lonsdale is the first of six illustrious women to be commemorated by English Heritage with a London Blue Plaque in 2021. Other recipients include social reformer Caroline Norton, designer Jean Muir, former slave and campaigner Ellen Craft, barrister Helena Normanton and Diana, Princess of Wales.
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English Heritage announces six more blue plaques to women for 2021
1 April 2021 – The crystallographer and peace campaigner, Kathleen Lonsdale has today been celebrated with an English Heritage London Blue Plaque, on the 50th anniversary of her death. Kathleen Lonsdale is the first of six illustrious women to be commemorated by English Heritage with a London Blue Plaque in 2021. Other recipients include social reformer Caroline Norton, designer Jean Muir, former slave and campaigner Ellen Craft, barrister Helena Normanton and Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Thornborough Henges, the 'Stonehenge of the north', reunited
One of Britain's most significant prehistoric monuments – Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire – is now finally reunited. With the generous support of The National Heritage Memorial Fund, Jamie Ritblat and family, and The SCS Trust, English Heritage has now acquired the monument's third and final henge.
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From the Lightbulb to the teabag, the top ten inventions of all time
New English Heritage nationwide exhibition celebrates the history of human ingenuity Survey reveals 10 best inventions of all time, including the tea bag And the Victorians were the most ingenious
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English Heritage Blue Plaque for godfather of Glam Rock, Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan, the pioneering force behind T. Rex, has been honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque. The plaque marks 31 Clarendon Gardens, Maida Vale, where Bolan lived with his wife June from late 1970 as his career soared with hits like ‘Ride a White Swan’, ‘Hot Love’, and ‘Get it On’.
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The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.
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Find out how to book your next group day out to Grime's Graves. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Rare medieval tiles on display again
Cleeve Abbey re-opens after conservation work to protect 13th century tile pavement. A new shelter allows visitors to view the detailed heraldic tiles, while also protecting them from the elements.
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Lost medieval carol recorded for new Battle Abbey exhibition
A long forgotten medieval carol has been discovered by English Heritage and recorded for a new exhibition at Battle Abbey