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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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Charlie Chaplin honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque
Silent movie star has been commemorated at his ‘cherished’ London home New plaque unveiled by Paul Merton
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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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English Heritage has revealed a list of some of the key anniversaries of events and moments that changed the historical and cultural landscape in England.
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What’s on the table? Christmas turkey in Victorian England
We tend to think of Christmas dinner as all about the turkey. But it wasn't until the 20th century that it became quite so obligatory on December 25th.
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A history of Portchester Castle from its origins as a Roman fort of the Saxon Shore in the 3rd century AD to the present day.
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Watch our past Members' lectures, covering topics including monastic Christmas, prehistory and the imagination, the Battle of Hastings, life and death in a medieval castle and much more besides.
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Description of Caister Roman Fort
A brief description of Caister Roman Fort, where sections of the outer wall and ditch together with the remains of some of the internal buildings can still be seen.