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Dracula: how a Victorian vampire is inspiring blood donations this Halloween

Katie Dabin, Keeper of Medicine at the Science Museum, investigates how Bram Stoker's Dracula took inspiration from the fascinating history of blood transfusion.

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Tudor and Stuart Ingenuity

The Tudor (1485-1603) and Stuart (1603-1711) periods were great times for new ideas and new inventions. Find out more about how the Tudors and Stuarts shaped modern life.

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Why Dame Judi Dench wants you to reflect on London’s blue plaques

Dame Judi Dench speaks to English Heritage after unveiling a blue plaque for her friend and fellow actor Sir John Gielgud in Westminster.

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February half-term

Start planning your outdoor adventures at special places across the country and get exploring this February half-term.

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Things to see and do

Things to see and do at Richmond Castle

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Humphry Repton at Kenwood: A new vision for the landscape

Repton went on to become the last great landscape designer, but early in his career he worked on new innovations in gardening at Kenwood House, north London, transforming the landscape. His changes can still be seen today - but he didn't get his own way on everything...

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Wrest Park Wrest at War Facebook Competition

Wrest Park Wrest at War Terms and Conditions

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GODFREE, Kathleen (1896-1992) a.k.a. Kitty

Blue Plaque commemorating tennis player Kathleen 'Kitty' Godfree 55 York Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 7LQ, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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GODFREE, Kathleen (1896-1992) a.k.a. Kitty

Blue Plaque commemorating tennis player Kathleen 'Kitty' Godfree 55 York Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 7LQ, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790)

Blue plaque commemorating statesman Benjamin Franklin at 36 Craven Street, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5NF, City of Westminster.