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A summary of research on Eltham Palace, which recently has focused on the social history of Eltham, especially during the Courtaulds’ period of residence.
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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important?
As part of our Women in History series, best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I, in November 1558 has meant for women in positions of power.
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10 things to do with wooden bobbins
Stott Park is one of the dozens of bobbin mills which once thrived in the Lake District. Here we share some of our favourite things to do with a bobbin.
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This is an edited transcript of a previous episode of The English Heritage Podcast. You can listen to the podcast in full here and explore all the previous episodes here. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform.
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The Origins of English Place Names
Have you ever driven through a town and curiously pondered what's really in a name? Or have you sniggered at the seemingly peculiar phonetics of a sign post welcoming you to a new village? In this article, we’ll give you a brief history of how English places got their names and highlight the origins of some of our favourites.
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1930s Fashion at Eltham Palace
Social Historian Ruth Goodman visited the stunning Art Deco mansion Eltham Palace with her daughter Eve for dress-up, daydreaming and more.
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A brief history of Hardwick Old Hall, one of the most innovative houses of the Tudor period, built by Bess of Hardwick.
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Blue plaque commemorating politician Henry Labouchere at St James Independent School for Boys, Pope's Villa, 19 Cross Deep, Twickenham TW1 4QG, London.
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Dramatic history in the North East of England
Discover dramatic history at these outstanding English Heritage sites in the North East of England, on a free education visit.