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WOLFE BARRY, Sir John (1836-1918)
Blue plaque commemorating the civil engineer, Sir John Wolfe Barry, at his former home at Delahay House, 15 Chelsea Embankment, London, SW3 4LA, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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COMPTON-BURNETT, Dame Ivy (1884–1969)
Novelist Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett was known for writing dialogue-packed books exploring domestic power struggles. She is recognised by a plaque at 5 Braemar Mansions.
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One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.
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The Wiltshire Distilling Company
We're proud to be partnering with The Wiltshire Distilling Company to debut a collection of three premium gins.
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Description of Restormel Castle
The buildings of 13th-century Restormel Castle are ingeniously fitted into a circular plan, making a compact yet luxurious palace for its medieval owners.
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When the Romans invaded Britain in AD43, there was already a complicated tribal society in place - but few of the things we'd recognise in a modern civilisation. The impact of the Romans can be seen across England, from Dover to Hadrian's Wall.
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John Seely and Paul Paget were partners both in life and in one of the most noteworthy architectural firms of the interwar years. Their architectural masterpiece was their transformation of Eltham Palace, a medieval palace on the outskirts of London, into an Art Deco mansion, completed in 1936.
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Cartimandua was the ruler of the Brigantes, an Iron Age people of northern Britain, and the first documented queen to reign in part of the British Isles. She ruled over a large area and became an important ally of the Roman Empire during the conquest.
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Blue Plaque commemorating actress Dame Ellen Terry at 22 Barkston Gardens, Earls Court, London SW5 0ER, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.