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Introduction to Georgian England
The Georgian period saw Britain - dominated by England - establish itself as an international power at the centre of an expanding empire. And accelerating change from the 1770s onwards made it the world’s first industrialised nation.
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Fact or fiction? The Norman Conquest in Medieval Stories
Did King Harold survive the Battle of Hastings? Who lead a heroic resistance to the Norman Conquest? Dr Kathryn Bedford addresses three popular 1066 myths.
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First World War Attitudes to Conscientious Objectors
How attitudes to conscientious objectors, who were often vilified and harshly treated during the First World War, have changed over the last 100 years.
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The History of Football in England
Writer and historian Simon Inglis explores how in England the 'beautiful game' developed from a medieval tradition into a national institution.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind London's blue plaques. From the collective struggle of those who fought for the civil rights of British women to the personal experiences of London's LGBTQ+ individuals, every plaque represents an important and fascinating slice of history.
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Surgeon Joseph Lister made important contributions to antiseptic surgical practice and the science of bacteriology. He is now commemorated with a new plaque at 52 Maple Street, where he lived as a student.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind London's blue plaques. From the collective struggle of those who fought for the civil rights of British women to the personal experiences of London's LGBTQ+ individuals, every plaque represents an important and fascinating slice of history.
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Create Your Own Advent Calendar
To start your count down to Christmas, we've got everything you need to create a brilliant Advent calendar.
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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’.