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History of Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
The medieval palace of the bishops of Lincoln was one of the finest and most important domestic buildings anywhere in medieval England.
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Journalist and pan-Africanist Dusé Mohamed Ali was known for editing The African Times and Orient Review, and for his influence on a young Marcus Garvey. He is recognised by a plaque at his former home, 55 Victoria Mansions, Lambeth.
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Down House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the extensive array of Charles Darwin's personal artefacts and scientific paraphernalia that form the Down House collection.
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Walmer Castle was built during the reign of Henry VIII as a response to the perceived threat of invasion from Europe. While no such invasion ever came, the castle did later see action when it was besieged by Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War.
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The Story of 1066: Life in Anglo-Saxon England
In 1066 Anglo-Saxon England had been a single kingdom for nearly 150 years.
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Bolsover Castle Rated English Heritage's Spookiest Site by Staff
Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire has topped the list of English Heritage’s ten spookiest sites, as voted for by members of staff across the charity’s 400 plus castles and abbeys, historic houses and palaces.
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The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.
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From Arthurian legends to secret Second World War tunnels, test your knowledge of the castles in our care with this just-for-fun quiz
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PETRIE, Sir Flinders (1853-1942)
Blue plaque commemorating Egyptologist and pioneer of modern archaeological methods, Sir Flinders Petrie at 5 Cannon Place, Hampstead, London NW3 1EH, London Borough of Camden.