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From the world-famous Stonehenge, to the epic World Heritage site of Hadrian's Wall, from the most famous battlefield in history at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield to Down House, once the home of Charles Darwin and today a site of outstanding international significance. Our world famous sites can inspire and amaze, enabling learners to make connections with the past and create memories that stay with them forever.
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800 years ago, an epic siege at Dover Castle helped to stop rebellious English barons from installing a French prince as king. From 22 July you’ll be able to experience the siege’s drama in the fortifications that kept the invaders at bay.
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Prominent novelist Iris Murdoch commemorated with a blue plaque
The Dublin-born novelist and philosopher, Iris Murdoch, has been commemorated with a blue plaque, English Heritage announced today (19 June).
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FOWLER, Henry Watson (1858-1933)
Blue Plaque commemorating grammarian Henry Watson Fowler at 14 Paultons Square, Chelsea, London SW3 5AP, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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WATSON-WATT,Sir Robert (1892-1973)
Learn about Sir Robert Watson-Watt, the pioneer of radar, and find his blue plaque at his former home at 287 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8RN.
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Blue plaque commemorating music hall artist Marie Lloyd at 55 Graham Road, Dalston, London E8 1PB, London Borough of Hackney.
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Blue Plaque commemorating ophthalmologist Dame Ida Mann at 13 Minster Road, West Hampstead, London NW2 3SE, London Borough of Camden.
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REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua (1723-1792)
Blue Plaque commemorating portrait painter Sir Joshua Reynolds at Fanum House (site of 47), Leicester Square, Leicester Square, London WC2, City of Westminster.
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Blue Plaque commemorating composer Charles Gounod at 17 Morden Road, Blackheath, London SE3 0AA, London Borough of Greenwich.
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Born into Navarrese nobility, Joan of Navarre became Queen of England after marrying Henry IV of England in 1402. She was imprisoned at Pevensey Castle in 1419 by her stepson, King Henry V.