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Blue plaques have not always been round, or even blue. Find out more below about their design has evolved since the scheme began 150 years ago.
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Fighting fit: Studying the science of a jousting knight
It was England’s first national sport, a medieval spectacle that has showcased the skill of brave knights since the 11th century. But what does it take to be a jousting knight?
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As a charity, we rely on grants from trusts and foundations to fund so much of the work we do to care for England’s heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
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THE QUEEN MOTHER'S GARDEN AT WALMER CASTLE
The Queen Mother was Lord Warden from 1978 until 2002 and a garden was created at Walmer in honour of her 95th birthday, designed by the leading garden designer Penelope Hobhouse.
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FEASTS THROUGH HISTORY: STOKESAY CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE
In the third of our four-part historic food series, curator of collections and interiors Cameron Moffett and senior properties curator Louise Bartlett reveal the story of the feast held in honour of the Bishop of Hereford’s visit in 1290.
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Blue Plaque commemorating Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter of the Victorian era who made his home at 44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London.
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Eight Ghosts Members’ competition: your winning ghost story
Meet Peter Malin, the winner of our Members Magazine short ghost story. Peter's eerie ghost story was inspired by a visit to Hurst Castle.
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Deal Castle was built in 1539–40 on Henry VIII’s order as an artillery fortress, designed to allow all-round firepower from over 140 guns. For over 250 years it defended the important naval anchorage called the Downs.
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Blue Plaque commemorating Composer, Actor-Manager & Playwright Ivor Novello at 11 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4DG, City of Westminster.
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Blue Plaque commemorating Composer, Actor-Manager & Playwright Ivor Novello at 11 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4DG, City of Westminster.