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Miniatures, Jewellery and Shoe Buckles at Kenwood
Alongside the masterpieces of Iveagh Bequest and Suffolk Collection, Kenwood is home to three collections of Georgian treasures – portrait miniatures, jewellery and shoe buckles – each revealing the skills of Georgian artists and craftspeople.
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The English Heritage Creative Programme aims to produce outstanding artistic commissions, interventions and projects that imaginatively engage with England’s history. Read about some of our past projects here.
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Down House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the extensive array of Charles Darwin's personal artefacts and scientific paraphernalia that form the Down House collection.
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History of Hardknott Roman Fort
Built early in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (AD 117–38), Hardknott Fort guarded an important road that connected the Cumbrian coast with the heart of the Lake District. For centuries, its beautiful location and well-preserved remains have inspired wonder at the history of Roman Britain.
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Life in a Medieval Household: The People of Goodrich Castle
We have unique insights into the large and complex household of Countess Joan de Valence, who owned the castle in the late 13th century, thanks to the unusual survival of some of her account manuscripts. Find out about some of the household members and how they lived at Goodrich Castle.
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Temple Cloud Archaeology Store
The Temple Cloud Archaeology Store holds the extensive archaeological collections and paper based archives from English Heritage guardianship sites from the West of England including the counties of Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Cornwall, Dorset and Devon.
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English Heritage appoints Tony Hales CBE as its new Chair
English Heritage has appointed Tony Hales CBE as Chair of its Board of Trustees.
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Learn: Dover Castle Through Time
The site of Dover Castle has witnessed over two thousand years of England's history. Perched above the famous White Cliffs, the castle has played a vital role in local, national and international events from medieval sieges to the Second World War.
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Pianist and entertainer Winifred Atwell was known for being the first Black artist in the UK to sell a million records and to have a number one single. She is recognised by a plaque at her former home, 18 Bourdon Street, Mayfair.
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Musician Marc Bolan is recognised by a plaque at the home where he lived when he began to find significant success, 31 Clarendon Gardens.