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Pioneering physicist and equal rights campaigner Hertha Ayrton is commemorated with a blue plaque at the Paddington home where she invented the Ayrton fan.
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History of Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop’s Palace)
A brief history of Wolvesey Castle, once a palace of the bishops of Winchester and one of the greatest medieval buildings in England
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Holy or heretical? A history of hot cross buns
Dr Eleanor Barnett delves into the history of this Easter staple to discover its association with magic, superstition and religion.
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Highlights from the collections at Osborne, which are the most important example of the shared tastes of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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The independent and charismatic Lady Hester Stanhope defied social conventions throughout her life. For a brief period she was at the heart of British politics at the right hand of her uncle, William Pitt the Younger, living with him at Walmer Castle.
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Discover the black figures whose achievements and contributions to society are celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Journalist and pan-Africanist Dusé Mohamed Ali was known for editing The African Times and Orient Review, and for his influence on a young Marcus Garvey. He is recognised by a plaque at his former home, 55 Victoria Mansions, Lambeth.
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6 prime pairs of blue plaques in London and where to see them
Blue plaques are everywhere in London, but buildings with two blue plaques are rare. Howard Spencer looks at 6 famous plaque pairings.
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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important?
Best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I in November 1558 meant for women in positions of power.
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Spring has most definitely sprung and now is the perfect time to spend a day out where history happened. Here are our highlights and top picks for April.