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A brief history of Hardwick Old Hall, one of the most innovative houses of the Tudor period, built by Bess of Hardwick.
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The Middle Ages (1066–1485) mark the development of England following the Norman Conquest. Read advice from our education experts and historians on how to introduce this broad and varied time period. Discover historical information to help ground your understanding and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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From 1914 until 1918, British forces fought against the Central Powers in the First World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about how people’s lives changed in an unprecedented way.
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Blue Plaque commemorating pioneer of mass catering Joseph Lyons at 11a Palace Mansions, Hammersmith Road, West Kensington, London W14 8QN.
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Hidden Graffiti in English Heritage Mansion Reveals Secrets of Polish War Heroes
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Audley End House in Essex becoming the principal training school for the Polish section of the Special Operations Executive in World War Two, English Heritage has identified the names of six Polish special forces trainees scrawled on the wall of a candle store in the house’s coal gallery. The stories of these men, along with other artefacts and accounts from the time, will be going on show at Audley End House next week as part of a new display on these elite soldiers, known as the ‘Cichociemni’ – or ‘Silent Unseen’.
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English Heritage launches public consultation on new learning facilities at Stonehenge
New Learning Centre and a “Neolithic classroom” will transport children back in time
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English Heritage submits planning application for Marble Hill Revived project
English Heritage has submitted a revised planning application to the London Borough of Richmond for its Marble Hill Revived project, the charity announced today (Thursday 6 September 2018). The project is aiming to transform Marble Hill House and Park in Twickenham into one of the best and most beautiful public spaces in London.
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The 20th century was a time of rapidly developing technologies, many of them spurred on by the two World Wars. These acted as catalysts for unprecendented social change. Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to approach this dramatic and often devastating period, and find suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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The dandy and leader of fashion Beau Brummell (1778–1840) was one of the great celebrities of Regency England. He is commemorated by a plaque at number 4 Chesterfield Street, one of the least altered streets in Mayfair.
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The dandy and leader of fashion Beau Brummell (1778–1840) was one of the great celebrities of Regency England. He is commemorated by a plaque at number 4 Chesterfield Street, one of the least altered streets in Mayfair.