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History of Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
From its origins as a hospital founded in about 1210–14 to provide shelter and relief for the poor and for travellers to stay, for over 800 years the Royal Garrison Church has had an evolving role within the Portsmouth community.
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Six of central London’s finest First World War memorials are in the care of English Heritage. Discover how their fascinating stories reveal different approaches to commemorating the dead.
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The Georgian era spans the years between 1714 and 1837, covering the reigns of George I, II, III and IV, as well as that of William IV. It was an era of great social change with the start of the Industrial Revolution, and saw the expansion and dominance of the British Empire through exploration and war.
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From 1846 until Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Victoria and Albert spent most of their birthdays at Osborne, their Isle of Wight retreat. Find out what their birthday celebrations and traditions reveal about their private lives.
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Built in the late 14th century more as luxury residence than fortress, Donnington Castle was pressed into service in the English Civil War, when the Royalist garrison endured a 20-month siege.
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Historic Places with Literary Links
If you're a book-lover, artist, or poet - or you wish you were - our guide to sites with links to English literature should give you plenty of inspiration.
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History of Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Built in the 1860s, Brodsworth is a remarkable mid-Victorian country house which survives with many of its original contents intact.
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Built in 1539–40 on the orders of Henry VIII, at a time of national emergency, Portland was one of two forts designed to defend an important anchorage on the Dorset coast.