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A Short History of Giants and Where to Find Them
Mary Bateman, doctoral researcher in the Department of English at the University of Bristol, explores giants through the country’s history; from rivers to ancient monuments, is there truth behind the tale?
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The Gateways Club was the best-known and longest lived lesbian social venue in London. It is commemorated by a plaque at 239 King’s Road, Chelsea.
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Have you ever wondered where your surname comes from? As Rowena Willard-Wright explains, surnames developed in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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Follow in the Footsteps of Women Who Made History
Pioneering women are commemorated with blue plaques in London, and many of them can be found within a short walk of each other. Use our guide and take a walk to discover the places where these women lived, worked, and made a difference.
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Tales of swashbuckling pirates have been around for centuries, but beyond the thrills and spills of fiction, who were the real pirates? In this article, English Heritage's Senior Historian Paul Pattison reveals the unexpected faces of England's notorious pirates.
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Discover the black figures whose achievements and contributions to society are celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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In the 700th year since the Battle of Byland, Dr Charles Kightly investigates the fall of Edward II of England at the hands of the Scots.
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Audio tour of Chiswick House Gardens
Explore these stories of the Chiswick House Gardens through the eyes of creative writers, including Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion, in this downloadable audio tour.
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BUSS, Frances Mary (1827-1894)
Blue Plaque commemorating headmistress Frances Mary Buss at Camden School for Girls, Sandall Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 2DB, London Borough of Camden.