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English Heritage receives £500,000 donation towards the conservation of coastal heritage
The gift follows the charity’s fundraising appeal, warning of the risks to England’s heritage presented by accelerating coastal erosion
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Significance of Chesters Bridge Abutment
Chesters Bridge Abutment is one of the most remarkable survivals on Hadrian’s Wall. It is of wide-ranging significance to the history of the Wall, and to studies of Roman architecture and engineering.
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English Heritage unveils 1000th London Blue Plaque
English Heritage has unveiled London’s 1000th blue plaque . The latest addition to the London blue plaques scheme will mark the former London headquarters of the suffragist organisation, the Women’s Freedom League (WFL). One of the few parts of Robert Adam’s Adelphi development to survive, this three-storey building at number 1 Robert Street in Westminster was the WFL’s bustling base of operations for its longest and most active period.
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Darwin family treasures return to scientist’s home
A keepsake box that once belonged to Charles Darwin’s daughters containing family mementos associated with the great scientist has been donated to English Heritage, the charity announced today (24 February) on the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book, The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871).
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Members' Week: Garden Tour at Kenwood
Join us on a guided tour of Kenwood House and discover the rich history rooted in its gardens on Sunday 31 May.