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CONAN DOYLE, Sir Arthur (1859–1930)
Blue Plaque commemorating creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, at 12 Tennison Road, South Norwood, London SE25 5RT, London Borough of Croydon.
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This is the best-preserved remnant of the Roman wall which once formed part of the eastern defences of Roman Londinium.
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Garden designer, landscape architect and campaigner for child welfare, Marjory Allen, Lady Allen of Hurtwood, is recognised with a blue plaque. Allen brought adventure playgrounds to the UK. The house in Chelsea that bears her plaque was the home where she lived and advocated for local children to have accessible spaces to play.
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A brief history and description of the Old Blockhouse, built under Edward VI to defend the Scilly Isles from invasion, which did not see action until the Civil War.
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Blue Plaque commemorating Indian spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo at 49 St Stephen’s Avenue, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8JB, London Borough of Hammersmith.
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BEVAN, Aneurin 'Nye' (1897–1960) and LEE, Jennie (1904–1988)
ANEURIN 'NYE' BEVAN 1897–1960 and JENNIE LEE 1904–1988 Politicians lived here 1944–1954
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The dandy and leader of fashion Beau Brummell (1778–1840) was one of the great celebrities of Regency England. He is commemorated by a plaque at number 4 Chesterfield Street, one of the least altered streets in Mayfair.
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Carlisle Castle to host iconic poppies as part of 14-18 now tour
English Heritage is pleased to announce that it will present Weeping Window by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper at Carlisle Castle from 23 May to 8 July 2018 as part of the final year of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies.