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BELL, Vanessa (1879–1961), and GRANT, Duncan (1885–1978)
Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant were prominent figures in 20th-century British art. Long-term creative companions and partners, they are commemorated by a blue plaque at 46 Gordon Square, the house where the Bloomsbury Group was born.
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Garden designer, landscape architect and campaigner for child welfare, Marjory Allen, Lady Allen of Hurtwood, is recognised with a blue plaque. Allen brought adventure playgrounds to the UK. The house in Chelsea that bears her plaque was the home where she lived and advocated for local children to have accessible spaces to play.
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Farthing & the History of Swagger
Artist Stephen Farthing has long had a fascination with swagger portraiture. This is seen in some of his earliest works as an art student inspired by the grand French court paintings of artist Hyacinthe Rigaud, to more recent works created in response to the 17th-century portraits by William Larkin at Kenwood, London. Find out more about swagger portraiture and take a closer look at some of the historical paintings that have inspired Stephen Farthing’s works, including those represented in Kenwood’s Suffolk Collection.
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The history of football in England
Writer and historian Simon Inglis explores how in England the 'beautiful game' developed from a medieval tradition into a national institution.
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Maria Dickin was an animal welfare activist who made veterinary medicine more accessible. She is commemorated with a blue plaque at 41 Cassland Road, Hackney, where she was born.
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From royalty to celebrities, Eltham Palace has been host to some illustrious guests. Experience some of Eltham’s hospitality and join us for tea and cake in our café.
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Blue Plaque commemorating former residents at Aubrey House, Aubrey Walk, Holland Park, London W8 7JJ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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FAWCETT, Dame Millicent Garrett (1847-1929)
Blue Plaque commemorating author Millicent Garret Fawcett at 2 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6DP, London Borough of Camden.
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GILLIES, Sir Harold (1882–1960)
Harold Gillies was a pioneering plastic surgeon. He is commemorated with a blue plaque at 71 Frognal.