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An Introduction to Tudor England (1485–1603)
England underwent huge changes during the reigns of three generations of Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII ushered in a new state religion, and the increasing confidence of the state coincided with the growth of a distinctively English culture.
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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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Bridget Atkinson (1732–1814) was an avid collector of shells and amassed an enormous and remarkable collection over her lifetime.
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Walmer Castle Collection Highlights
Highlights from the collections at Walmer Castle, including the extensive collection of Wellington memorabilia.
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Description of Carlisle Castle
A description of Carlisle Castle, which was continually updated and rebuilt following its completion in the 12th century.
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The Ayahs’ Home, which housed women who served British families in Asia as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids, is commemorated with a blue plaque at 26 King Edward’s Road, Hackney, where it was based from 1900 to 1921.
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The Ayahs’ Home, which housed women who served British families in Asia as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids, is commemorated with a blue plaque at 26 King Edward’s Road, Hackney, where it was based from 1900 to 1921.
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The Ayahs’ Home, which housed women who served British families in Asia as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids, is commemorated with a blue plaque at 26 King Edward’s Road, Hackney, where it was based from 1900 to 1921.
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Find out more about vacancies and types of roles available in our historic gardens.
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Blue plaque commemorating the traveller, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell, at her former home at 95 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9PQ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.