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Leading British artist of the 20th century receives blue plaque
English Heritage has commemorated one of Britain’s leading Neo-Romantic artists, Graham Sutherland, with a blue plaque, in south London. A major figure in twentieth-century British art, Sutherland’s influence continues to this day and can be seen in the work of Lucian Freud, amongst others.
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Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
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Virtual tour of Warkworth Castle's Great Tower
Explore Warkworth Castle's Great Tower with this virtual tour.
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Down House Collection Highlights
Highlights from the extensive array of Charles Darwin's personal artefacts and scientific paraphernalia that form the Down House collection.
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5 Top Tips For Writing A Valentines Love Letter
English Heritage Curator, Rowena Willard-Wright gives her top tips from history to help you re-discover the lost art of love letters this Valentines Day.
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Blue plaque commemorating the last Bourbon King of France, Charles X, at 72 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 1JB, City of Westminster.
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A brief history of Caister Roman Fort, one of a chain of coastal forts along the south and east coasts of England.
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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.