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Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
One of the most recognised names in modern British history, Florence Nightingale was a key figure in the development of modern nursing and healthcare practice. Arthur George Walker’s statue of Nightingale shows her as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’, a nicknamed she earned on her nightly inspection rounds in the Crimea.
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Discover what the landscape around Stonehenge has looked like from before the monument itself was first built through to the present day.
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The bunker at the Scarborough headland was one of thousands built across the country to protect volunteers and enable them to report on nuclear blasts if the Cold War ever heated up.
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Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for over 60 years. During her reign, Britain became the most powerful country in the world, and the British Empire stretched from Canada to New Zealand. Although those on the higher end of the social scale lived luxurious lifestyles, much of the British population lived in poverty. Many people worked in mines, factories and mills, or as domestic staff including servants, cooks and gardeners for the wealthy families.
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Be inspired by the stories and history of our beautiful gardens, from Belsay in Northumberland down to Walmer Castle in Kent.
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We've put together the top 20 most listened to episodes from the English Heritage Podcast, covering everything from Stonehenge, to Roman Britain, medieval life, famous historical figures and English folklore and traditions.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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Put your knowledge of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the test with our 20-question quiz.
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Aldborough Roman Site Collection Highlights
Explore the collection highlights of Aldborough Roman Site, with finds ranging in date from prehistory to post-medieval. They include rare and unique coins, ceramics, glass vessels, animal bone, mosaics, architectural stonework and stone sculpture.