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The ruins of Peveril Castle stand isolated on a rocky hilltop in the Derbyshire Peaks, one of the most dramatically sited castles in England. Throughout its history it served as a base for the government of the local area, the ‘Forest of the Peak’.
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Top 5 Things To Do in November
This November, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help inspire your visits. Discover the fascinating true story behind bonfire night, enjoy memorable days out and get ahead with the Christmas shopping. Read on to discover fascinating history, unmissable events and captivating places.
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No 1 Sovereign's Gate, Osborne, Isle of Wight
Offering modern comforts and contemporary design, in harmony with the historic interior, this holiday cottage has its own private garden where guests can relax and soak up the grandeur of Osborne.
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Bored during Christmas? Try these 4 festive Victorian things to do
If you're bored over the holidays, take inspiration from the Victorians. Keep the family entertained with these ideas and beat boredom the Victorian way.
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The Eleanor Crosses: A Journey Set in Stone
Discover the story of the remarkable crosses erected by Edward I as memorials to his first wife, Eleanor of Castile, and take a close-up look at the finest of the three surviving crosses, at Geddington in Northamptonshire.
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DE GAULLE, General Charles (1890–1970)
Blue Plaque commemorating President of te French National Commitee, General Charles Gaulle, at 4 Carlton Gardens, St James's, London SW1Y 5AA.
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Learn about five of the amazing people with a connection to our historic sites and monuments. Then nominate your very own hero of history and tell us what makes them so great!
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Gertrude Bell awarded English Heritage blue plaque
Traveller, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at 95 Sloane Street in Chelsea. The three storey Georgian house belonged to her stepmother Florence’s mother, Lady Olliffe, and served as her London base for over 40 years, from 1884 until her last visit to London in 1925.
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Freddie Mercury Blue Plaque Unveiled
The blue plaque was unveiled by his sister and Bryan May ahead of what would have been Freddie's 70th birthday.