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The historic gardens in our care are among the finest in the country. From sweeping parkland to pretty parterres, and from showstopping water features to shady woodland walks, these spectacular spaces offer fantastic days out in the places that made horticultural history.
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Could this Mysterious Portrait be Lady Jane Grey?
Research from English Heritage suggests that a newly displayed portrait at Wrest Park could be the only painting of Lady Jane Grey before she was executed.
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History of Fireworks: Displays which went off with a Bang!
From monks playing with gunpowder to a disastrous pyrotechnic display designed to impress Elizabeth I, here are 4 tales from the long history of fireworks.
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Britain’s Fortified History: the Story of Castles with Sam Willis
In a new BBC Four series, historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain’s castles from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria.
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Mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in pixel form: build your very own Norman castle in Minecraft with English Heritage and The Yogscast.
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Blue Plaque commemorating critic and biographer Lytton Strachey at 51 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0PN, London Borough of Camden.
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Re-opening doors for the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo
In this, the 200th anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington Arch and Apsley House will re-open their doors.
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VISITOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BEGINS AT FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE
English Heritage has started work on a £1.2 million project at Framlingham Castle. During the first phase of the project, an original mezzanine level will be reinstated in the castle's Poorhouse. This will house new interpretation, replacing the current exhibition on the first floor.
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Ever since Victoria and Albert's own princes and princesses played here, Osborne has been a special place of fun and freedom for children and families. Find out all you need to know about planning a family visit to this iconic palace by the sea.