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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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Events at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
From great family days out to events of interest to the real history buff. Take a look at our events to see what’s coming up soon.
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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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Members' Event: London's lost rivers - Trickling down the Tyburn
We follow the route of the lost River Tyburn through some of London’s most affluent areas until we reach its mouth at the Thames, while hearing stories of days of life on the river in days gone by.
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Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
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Rembrandt Masterpiece in New Anniversary Display
Kenwood House in Hampstead will host a special display to commemorate 350 years since Rembrandt’s death on 4 October 1669.