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Novelist Georgette Heyer receives Blue Plaque
Georgette Heyer, historical novelist par excellence and one of the 20th century's most popular British writers, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque.
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Rare choughs spotted at the legendary site of King Arthur’s conception
After an absence of approximately 100 years, rare red-billed choughs have been spotted once more at Tintagel Castle, the legendary site of King Arthur’s conception.
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English Heritage launches Million and More Appeal for donations to care for over 1,000,000 historic objects
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King James's and Landport Gates, Portsmouth
Two ornamental gateways, once part of Portsmouth's defences. King James's Gate (of 1687) has been moved, but Landport Gate (1760), remains in it's original position.
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TV chef cooks up history at Osborne's Swiss Cottage
The kitchens of Swiss Cottage, Osborne, have featured in a new BBC series 'Home Comforts' filmed with TV Chef James Martin.
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English Heritage exhibits Hadrian’s Wall oldest souvenirs
In celebration of the 1900th anniversary of the start of construction of Hadrian’s Wall, English Heritage has opened a new exhibition at Chesters Roman Fort. People have travelled from all over the world to see the wall and many returned home with a special reminder of their visit. From modern souvenirs to ancient keepsakes, the exhibition will document the landmark’s long history as a tourist attraction.
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English Heritage exhibits Hadrian’s Wall oldest souvenirs
One of Hadrian’s Wall’s earliest souvenirs – the Rudge Cup - has gone on display at Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland.
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Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine
Visit Grime’s Graves and explore Britain’s only open Neolithic flint mine.