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Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign saw Britain’s power and wealth grow rapidly, its reach extending across the globe. Read advice from our educational experts and historians about studying this period of rapid technological and industrial change, and explore suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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Members' Magazine: Blue Plaques Chairman
Log in to your Members' Area account to meet the Chairman of the Blue Plaques scheme, Professor Ronald Hutton, as he explains how we decide who to honour with this popular scheme.
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Extraordinary Plaques, Extraordinary People
Log into your Members' Area account to learn more about London’s iconic blue plaques, which link the people of the past with the buildings of the present.
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Once reserved for wealthy land-owners to enjoy on their estates, the Victorians revolutionised the phenomenon of outdoor dining, bringing the picnic to the masses and paving the way for every family to enjoy taking their meals outside.
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We care for thousands of artefacts, paintings and plants – and each one has a story to tell. Join our experts to find out what makes these items so special, and zoom in to discover new perspectives on these treasures from the past.
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Winter Opening for Education Visits
Many of our sites remain open for school visits through the winter season, from November to March, during term-time. Find out more about winter opening and book a visit to explore heritage all year round.
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Dennis Menace’s top historical pranks
We asked Beano’s most mischievous prankster, Dennis, to rate the top tricks played at English Heritage sites – which do you think is the best?
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A Short History of Christmas Greenery
Decorating our homes with greenery such as Christmas trees, holly and ivy, wreaths and mistletoe, is a Christmas tradition ingrained in our national consciousness. But when and why did such traditions emerge? We delve into the history of Christmas greenery to try to find the origins of some much loved traditions.
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We all like to play a prank or two every now and again, and our ancestors were no different. Here are some of the top tricks played at English Heritage sites over the centuries.