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LAMB, Mary (1764-1847) & LAMB, Charles (1775-1834) a.k.a. Elia
Blue Plaque commemorating writers Charles and Mary Lamb at Lamb's Cottage, Church Street, Edmonton, London N9 9DY, London Borough of Enfield.
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A brief history of fun fairs, amusement parks and fairground rides
Historian Dr Allan Brodie traces the story of the fun fair from the humble swing to today's death-defying rides. And follows this national love affair from the fairs of the Middle Ages to the modern theme park.
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Blue plaque commemorating poster artist and designer Abram Games at his former home at 41 The Vale, Golders Green, Barnet, NW11 8SE, London Borough of Barnet.
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Fanny Rollo Wilkinson (1855–1951) is commemorated with a blue plaque at 239–241 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.
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Blue plaque commemorating poster artist and designer Abram Games at his former home at 41 The Vale, Golders Green, Barnet, NW11 8SE, London Borough of Barnet.
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Blue Plaque commemorating composer Herbert Howells at 3 Beverley Close, Barnes, Barnes SW13 0EH, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
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CRAFT, Ellen (c.1826-c.1891) & CRAFT, William (c.1824-1900)
Ellen and William Craft were African American freedom fighters who made a daring escape from enslavement in Georgia, and in 1851 fled to Britain, where they supported anti-slavery efforts.
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Fanny Rollo Wilkinson (1855–1951) is commemorated with a blue plaque at 239–241 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.
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How to celebrate Christmas like a medieval monk
Christmas has been celebrated on 25 December since the early 4th century. But the way Christmas is marked has evolved over the years. Dr Michael Carter, Senior Properties Historian, reveals how evidence from medieval monasteries gives an insight into how Christmas was celebrated in the Middle Ages, a time viewed by many as the 'heyday' of festive frolicking.
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COMPTON-BURNETT, Dame Ivy (1884–1969)
Novelist Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett was known for writing dialogue-packed books exploring domestic power struggles. She is recognised by a plaque at 5 Braemar Mansions.