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Blue Plaque for Churchill’s Favourite Spy

English Heritage has unveiled a blue plaque to Christine Granville, the Polish Second World War special agent who Winston Churchill once called his 'favourite spy'

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Freddie Mercury awarded English Heritage Blue Plaque

New plaque marks family home of Queen frontman Beloved musician remembered ahead of what would have been his 70th Birthday Freddie Mercury's sister unveiled the plaque alongside Queen guitarist Brian May

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First chief of the secret intelligence service (MI6) Honoured with Blue Plaque

Sir Mansfield Cumming, the first Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at his former London home and office. The current Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, Alex Younger, unveiled the blue plaque to his predecessor.

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New exhibitions mark 200th anniversary of Battle of Waterloo

The Duke of Wellington's handwritten orders from the Battle of Waterloo, his battle sword, and a pair of original 'Wellington Boots' are among the objects that will go on display in two new exhibitions this year. They will be held at Wellington Arch and Apsley House, the two central London properties associated with the battle and its victorious commander.

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Freddie Mercury Blue Plaque Unveiled

The blue plaque was unveiled by his sister and Bryan May ahead of what would have been Freddie's 70th birthday.

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Jean Muir, dressmaker and fashion designer, celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaque

A blue plaque honouring Jean Muir, the celebrated dressmaker and fashion designer, has been unveiled by her house model, friend and loyal customer, Joanna Lumley.

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Neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell receives English Heritage London blue plaque

One of Britain’s first black British consultants, pioneering neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell has today been commemorated with an English Heritage London blue plaque. The plaque marks 44 Wimpole Street, the impressive house which served as J. S. Risien Russell’s home and private practice from 1902 until his death in March 1939.

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England's New Lenses

A new photography exhibition showcasing fresh perspectives by young photographers on four historic sites will open at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire on 5 August. England’s New Lenses – an exhibition developed by Shout Out Loud, English Heritage’s national youth engagement programme, in partnership with Photoworks and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund – sees the photographers respond to English Heritage sites across the country: Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, Middleham Castle in Yorkshire and Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

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Back to the Office for England's Historical Re-enactors

English Heritage re-enactors return to their historic sites this summer for the first time in two years . Jousting season begins at Dover Castle on 31 July.

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Finally, back to the office for English Heritage re-enactors

A Roman centurion, a medieval knight, a Second World War Wren and a fool; these are just a few of the English Heritage re-enactors returning to work at the charity’s properties across the country this summer for the first time in two years since the pandemic. Although many of us will be looking forward to a break over the summer holidays, English Heritage’s re-enactors are champing at the bit to get back to the “office” and do what they do best; bring history to life for thousands of people each year.