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HORSLEY, Sir Victor (1857-1916)
Blue Plaque commemorating neuroscientist Sir Victor Horsley at 129 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6AP, London Borough of Camden.
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The ultimate sandcastle - featuring everything you could ever want in a castle - has been built at Dover Castle, English Heritage announced (13 July) ahead of a special sandcastle building weekend at its castles across the country (21 & 22 July).
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More Blue Plaques for Scientists, says English Heritage
English Heritage is calling on the public to nominate more notable scientists from history for London blue plaques and to help the charity increase the number of scientists honoured across the capital with the iconic blue roundels.
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Description of Lindisfarne Priory
A description of Lindisfarne Priory, where the extensive ruins visible today are those of the 12th-century priory church and associated monastic buildings.
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A brief description of Netley Abbey, which was built to the typical Cistercian monastic plan, and later converted into a mansion.
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250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
An event is to be held on 22 June at Kenwood to mark the 250th anniversary of a landmark slavery legal case. Kenwood was the home of Lord Mansfield, the judge who made the ruling. New music has been commissioned from Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
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Easby Abbey is one of the best-preserved Premonstratensian monasteries in England. The monastic ranges are well preserved, particularly the impressive refectory in the south range.
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The blue plaques scheme has been running for over 150 years and has become synonymous with London life. Its long-term future relies on the support of those who value it most.
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The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.