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Appeal for the Return of Iconic Bell to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Charity calls for the return of the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings iconic 18th century bell, as site reopens under the care of English Heritage.
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Significance of Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle is one of Britain's foremost historical sites, its outstanding medieval and Renaissance architecture reflecting its roles as a fortress, palace and place of Romantic inspiration.
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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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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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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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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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Blue Plaque commemorating actor and film director Leslie Howard at 45 Farquhar Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 1SS, London Borough of Southwark.
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17th-century personality put back into Bolsover Castle
A major project to put the personality back into Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire - one of history's most unique and rare architectural gems - enables visitors to walk in the footsteps of its flamboyant creator, William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle and discover deeper aspects of his extraordinary life for the first time.
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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.