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Samuel Beckett and Patrick Blackett marked with blue plaques at 48 Paultons Square in a rare 'double Blue' unveiling. The unveiling forms a part of the 150th Anniversary of the London Blue Plaques Scheme.
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Blue Plaque unveiled to Samuel Beckett
A house in Chelsea which was home to both the dramatist Samuel Beckett and the eminent physicist Patrick Blackett will today (Wednesday 20 April 2016) become one of the few buildings in London to bear two official Blue Plaques, English Heritage has announced.
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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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PEARSON, Sir Arthur (1866-1921)
Blue plaque commemorating the newspaper publisher and philanthropist Sir Arthur Pearson at his former home at 21 Portland Place, Marylebone, W1B 1PY, City of Westminster.
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Test your knowledge of the English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme with our mini quiz.
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Kenwood is one of London’s most elegant mansions. With its graceful white stucco exteriors it is an imposing and well loved landmark. It has spectacular views towards the centre of the city.
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Past Lives: George Orwell in London
It is 70 years this June since the novel 1984 was first published. Its author, George Orwell, is now commemorated with a blue plaque
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A day in the life of English Heritage volunteers
Around 2000 people volunteer at our sites across the country. From gardening to giving guided tours to school parties, the volunteers keep our properties looking beautiful and are always on hand to answer questions.