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Saved From a Skip: Millionaire’s Gold Telephone Returns to Art Deco Mansion
A 1930s gold telephone which belonged to eccentric millionaire Virginia Courtauld has been returned to Eltham Palace after it was saved from a skip in the 1980s, English Heritage announced this Valentine’s Day (14 February). The newly donated gold-hued telephone will go on public display for the first time from tomorrow.
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Elltham Palace is now dominated by the stylish house built in 1933–6 which incorporates the great hall of a medieval palace.
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Digging Deeper: History’s Glorious Garden Tours
The historic gardens in our care are among the finest in the country. From sweeping parkland to pretty parterres, and from showstopping water features to shady woodland walks, these spectacular spaces offer fantastic days out in the places that made horticultural history. Join us throughout September and October to discover the history of the harvest and explore England’s garden past.
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1930s Fashion at Eltham Palace
Social Historian Ruth Goodman visited the stunning Art Deco mansion Eltham Palace with her daughter Eve for dress-up, daydreaming and more.
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From 1939 until 1945, Britain and Allied forces battled against Axis forces in the Second World War. Via English Heritage sites and blue plaques, learn about life in the military, and how civilians found their everyday lives impacted.
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Walk through our historic gardens as sweet smelling roses, royal myrtle and freshly clipped topiary tell a sensory story from the past. Here are our pick of the top gardens to visit this season.
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Find out how to book your next group day out to Eltham Palace. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.