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A description of the surviving architecture of Thornton Abbey, and an analysis of the earthworks and buried remains.
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From world wars to the world wide web: kids reveal top 10 moments that go down in English History
Today, English Heritage – the charity that looks after over 400 historic sites across England – reveals the top 10 most important moments in English history, as chosen by children across the country.
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9500 people celebrate at Stonehenge for longest day of the year
Stonehenge once again attracted a large crowd to watch the sunrise on the longest day of the year
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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Green Medicine: Gardens, Scent and Wellbeing at Wrest Park
To celebrate the National Garden Scheme's Gardens and Health Week (3-11 May 2025), English Heritage garden trainee Ben shares his research into how gardens can lift our mood through the power of smell.
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Blue plaque commemorating the traveller, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell, at her former home at 95 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9PQ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Blue plaque commemorating the traveller, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell, at her former home at 95 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9PQ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Richard Cornwallis Neville, the 4th Baron Braybrooke, was a keen archaeologist and antiquarian, and his pursuits have contributed greatly to the historical record of Cambridgeshire and Essex. He also suffered greatly from a long-term illness throughout his adult life. It is mentioned frequently in his own writings and that of his acquaintances and family, and revealed more clearly in his death certificate. What was the mystery illness that Richard suffered from, which caused his early death? How did he learn to live with his disability?
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Dunkirk 1940: The Making of the Miracle
This year we’re marking 80 years since the incredible rescue of British Army from Dunkirk. Coordinated from secret tunnels beneath Dover Castle in May 1940, discover the rescue, codenamed Operation Dynamo, and find out how you can join in the commemorations from your home.