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Neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell receives English Heritage London blue plaque
One of Britain’s first black British consultants, pioneering neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell has today been commemorated with an English Heritage London blue plaque. The plaque marks 44 Wimpole Street, the impressive house which served as J. S. Risien Russell’s home and private practice from 1902 until his death in March 1939.
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Kenwood's Rembrandt masterpiece to be displayed at Gagosian
A 17th century Rembrandt masterpiece that usually hangs at Kenwood, will go on display at Gagosian Grosvenor Hill as part of a new partnership.
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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New poems tell the untold stories of English Heritage
English Heritage has announced a new poetry programme in collaboration with the charity’s recently appointed Poet in Residence, Jacob Sam-La Rose.
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TILBURY FORT STARS IN NEW BBC ONE SERIES WITH TOM HARDY
Essex's Tilbury Fort has been transformed into the historic streets of Wapping for BBC One's mini-series Taboo, starring Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy.
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A brief history and description of Harry's Walls, an unfinished artillery fort begun in 1551 to guard against attack from France and Spain.
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Looking for places to keep cool this summer? Whether you’re looking for indoor spaces or shady gardens, we have you covered (pun intended). What’s more, many of our sites have cafes, shops and ice cream stands where you can grab a cooling treat.
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In 597, St Augustine arrived in England to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. Virtually every modern description of this mission mentions Queen Bertha of Kent. She has gone down in legend as the Christian queen who influenced her pagan husband, King Æthelberht, in Augustine’s favour. But who was Bertha?
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Clifford's Tower is one of the best-loved landmarks in York. It is the largest remaining part of York Castle, once the centre of government for the north of England.