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Lady Virginia Courtauld lived life on her own terms. She was a wealthy socialite, art-lover and philanthropist and was cherished among her intimate circles for being 'full of character and life.' We explore Virginia's spirited life and her time at Eltham Palace.
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We take a look at 10 objects from our collections that provide insights into the way mothers lived and loved through history.
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September may signal the end of the sunny summer months and the start of the new school year, but there’s still plenty to feel cheery about. We’ve got lots planned to ease you into autumn including a fabulous exhibition of costumes used in the new film ‘Victoria and Abdul’.
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The White Kitchen Company and English Heritage kitchen collection celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of England’s architectural and cultural past.
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Make your own Victorian Christmas cracker
Find out how to make your own Victorian Christmas cracker and learn the history behind one of England's favourite festive traditions.
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October 2018: Get Ready for the Battle of Hastings
October 2018: Get Ready for the Battle of Hastings
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Maria Verelst (1680–1744) was a Dutch artist working in Britain in the first half of the 18th century. Her works can be found at Audley End. It was unusual for a woman to be a professional artist at this time and many of Verelst’s paintings have previously been misattributed to her male contemporaries. During the recent conservation of three Verelst portraits at Audley End, we have looked closely at the artist’s processes and learnt more about how her technique can be distinguished from other artists of her time.
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Britain was one of some 44 provinces which made up the Roman Empire at its height in the early 2nd century AD.
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Uncover the history of Kings and Queens and coronations as we explore the recent crowning of England's new king.
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A history of Beeston Castle, built by Ranulf of Chester in the 1220s on a rocky crag, incorporating part of an Iron Age hillfort.