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Blue Plaque commemorating composer Eric Coates at Chiltern Court, Baker Street, London NW1 5SG, City of Westminster.
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The Belsay’s collection is an eclectic mix that ranges from skirting boards to architraves and from wallpaper to toilets, as well as a few personal items. They give us a unique insight into the history of the estate and the family’s life there. Explore a selection of highlight objects in this article.
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The substantial stone walls of a very early Norman 'enclosure castle', begun c.1085-7 and unusually little altered by later building works. This rare survival stands in an attractive village setting.
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London Statues and the History of Empire
London is a city filled with statues. They are especially concentrated in certain areas, such as Whitehall, Saint James’s and Hyde Park Corner, and they have become familiar landmarks. But pride in these statues must be tempered with an awareness of historic wrongs, and a reckoning must be made with inglorious episodes in history.
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Clifford’s Tower: History and Stories
Discover the history and stories of Clifford’s Tower, York’s iconic ancient monument.
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From the glories of Waterloo to the glamour of 1930s Art Deco, these English Heritage properties in London are perfect for groups.
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Florence Nightingale Richards: Tintagel's Keeper of the Keys
For more than half a century, one woman was custodian and keeper of the keys at Tintagel Castle. Read more about the wonderfully eccentric Florence Nightingale Richards, her habits and the famous tourists she met over the years.
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ELIOT, George (1819-1880) a.k.a. Mary Anne Evans
Blue Plaque commemorating George Eliot 'Mary Anne Evans' at Holly Lodge, 31 Wimbledon Park Road, Wimbledon, London SW18 5SJ, London Borough of Wandsworth.
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Our historic sites have been used to provide unique and authentic backdrops for numerous films, photo shoots and television shows.
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Why do we eat pancakes on pancake day?
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is on 13 Februrary in 2018. We asked Sam Bilton about the history of the celebration. She’s also found an 18th-century recipe for a kind of pancake pie for you to try at home – the ultimate Shrove Tuesday treat.