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Record number of women celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaques in 2024
For the first time in the history of the London Blue Plaques Scheme, which has been running for more than 150 years, more plaques will be unveiled to individual women in 2024 than in any previous year.
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English Heritage introduces ‘hour of contemplation’ at its former monasteries
English Heritage is launching an ‘hour of contemplation’ at its monasteries in a month-long trial this autumn. From 22 September until 22 October 2021, English Heritage will be encouraging visitors to turn off notifications on their phones, finish up their conversations and enjoy the final hour of public access to its abbeys and priories in contemplative quiet, enabling them to experience these spiritual buildings as they were intended.
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An Aladdin's cave in store at Wrest Park
Visitors to Wrest Park in Bedfordshire are soon to get the opportunity to go beyond the grounds and discover an Aladdin's cave of wonder, as a warehouse containing over 153,000 historical artefacts, spanning over 2,000 years of England's history is opening its doors to the public from next month with special tours.
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English Heritage calls for More Blue Plaques for Scientists
The call comes as the charity unveils a blue plaque for Physicist and 'Champion of Science', Abdus Salam
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History of Cirencester Amphitheatre
A brief history and description of Cirencester Amphitheatre, used for public games and later turned into a temporary fortress.
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send us your old stonehenge snaps
Families recreate decades-old photos taken at Stonehenge as the ancient monument celebrates 100 years of belonging to the nation.
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Help Us Save England's Wall Paintings
With irreplaceable centuries-old paintings at risk, English Heritage is appealing for donations to conserve our country’s painted history.
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Blue plaque for Sir Robert Hunter
English Heritage has commemorated Sir Robert Hunter, co-founder and first Chairman of the National Trust, with a blue plaque at his Battersea home
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Rare portrait of Kenwood Architect, James Adam, on display
A painting not seen in almost 150 years is being loaned to English Heritage for temporary display at Kenwood from 7th September 2015 to 4th January 2016.
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While historically the story of gardening and garden design has been monopolised by men this doesn’t mean women had no interest or involvement in the practice. We explore some of the women who played a key role in shaping the gardens in our care.