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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 politician Henry Labouchere at St James Independent School for Boys, Pope's Villa, 19 Cross Deep, Twickenham TW1 4QG, London.
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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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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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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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bbc's hugh carleton greene honoured with english heritage blue plaque
Hugh Carleton Greene (1910-1987), Director-General of the BBC during the sixties, has been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Veteran broadcaster, naturalist and former colleague, David Attenborough, unveiled the plaque at 25 Addison Avenue in London’s Holland Park.
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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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Find out how you can delve deeper into the history of our sites, and discover ways you can make the most of your membership, with tips and recommendations from fellow English Heritage Members
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The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched
For many families Easter isn’t complete without an egg hunt. We explore where the egg hunt originated and how it came to be a part of our Easter celebrations.
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Takeover Day with Kids in Museums: What did our students get up to?
Takeover Day is a chance for kids get involved at our sites, and see what it's like to work in the heritage and charity sector. Here's what they got up to.