Search Results
43 results for ,cbE
News
Jean Muir, dressmaker and fashion designer, celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaque
An English Heritage London blue plaque to Jean Muir, the celebrated dressmaker and fashion designer, has today been unveiled by her house model, friend and loyal customer, Joanna Lumley. The plaque marks 22 Bruton Street in Mayfair, the address of the Jean Muir Ltd showroom and office where the designer worked for almost 30 years, from 1966 until her death in 1995.
News
250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
An event is to be held on 22 June at Kenwood to mark the 250th anniversary of a landmark slavery legal case. Kenwood was the home of Lord Mansfield, the judge who made the ruling. New music has been commissioned from Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
News
English Heritage appoints Dr Nick Merriman as its new Chief Executive
Dr Nick Merriman, Chief Executive and Director of Content at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, will be English Heritage’s next Chief Executive.
Page
We're English Heritage. Heritage is for everyone, and we are here for heritage. We care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures.
Page
Blue Plaque commemorating social scientist Richard Titmuss at 32 Twyford Avenue, Acton, London W3 9QB, London Borough of Ealing.
News
We Want More Blue Plaques for Women, says English Heritage
English Heritage is calling on the public to nominate more notable women from history for London blue plaques and to help the charity increase the number of women honoured with the iconic blue roundels.
News
Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to the unsung champions of heritage
Stonehenge has been temporarily illuminated with images of 'unsung heritage champions' from across the UK, including one of its own staff members.
Page
Novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch is recognised with a blue plaque. She had Flat 5, 29 Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington for over 25 years, and found inspiration in the city for many of her novels.
Page
Prima ballerina Alicia Markova was one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century and instrumental in supporting key British ballet institutions. She is recognised by a plaque at her childhood home, 7 Cascade Avenue, Muswell Hill.
Page
Blue Plaque commemorating social scientist Richard Titmuss at 32 Twyford Avenue, Acton, London W3 9QB, London Borough of Ealing.