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Two New Trustees appointed to English Heritage
English Heritage has announced the appointment of two new Trustees, both with a history of championing diversity and ethnic minorities.
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In the Victorian period the growth of the railway network made it possible to transport food from the countryside to urban markets much more easily, greatly improving the quality of produce available there. But there was still no cure for most diseases, and life expectancy remained stubbornly low.
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Victorians: Power and Politics
Although England in the late 1830s was still ruled by a propertied upper class, there had long been a degree of social mobility. It was enough, at least, for Britain, unlike its continental neighbours, to ward off revolution.
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Victorian Britain was both the greatest power in the world and the least militarised, with a standing army far smaller and less influential in public life than those of France, Prussia, Austria or Russia. Its military shortcomings were starkly revealed by the disastrous Crimean War (1854–6) and Boer Wars (1880–81 and 1899–1902).
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The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate? Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins. Saddle up - things are about to get legendary. ★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny” ★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press ★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable” Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us for this most epic of quests. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine!
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SCHOOL TRIPS AT RISK OF BEING CONSIGNED TO HISTORY
One of UK’s largest providers of free school trips, English Heritage warns of increasing costs and launches fundraising appeal to help support educational visits
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SCHOOL TRIPS AT RISK OF BEING CONSIGNED TO HISTORY
One of UK’s largest providers of free school trips, English Heritage warns of increasing costs and launches fundraising appeal to help support educational visits
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CAMERON, Julia Margaret (1815–1879)
Julia Margaret Cameron, one of the most innovative photographers of the Victorian period, is recognised with a blue plaque at 10 Chesham Place, Belgravia, her first London home on arrival from India in 1848.
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On VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 1945, millions took to the streets to celebrate peace after years of devastating war.