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Lord Beauchamp, Walmer Castle and Homosexuality in 20th-Century England
During the 1920s Walmer was home to William Lygon, 7th Earl of Beauchamp, who held lavish homosexual parties at the castle.
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Until the very end of the Georgian period, power belonged almost exclusively to those who owned substantial land or wealth: the aristocracy, and the mercantile and banking elites who bought their way into the ruling circle.
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Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
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Going back in time doesn’t have to mean getting in the car. Find out how to get to our historic places on public transport.
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This Grade I listed oak-framed medieval barn ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for its exceptional architectural and historic interest.
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English Heritage reveals anniversary plans for Blue Plaques scheme
Comedian Tommy Cooper, food writer Elizabeth David and playwright Samuel Beckett are among those whose achievements and time spent living in London will be celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaques in this the scheme’s 150th year, English Heritage have revealed.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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The Victorian era spans the 63 years of Queen Victoria’s reign over Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. It was a period of rapid advancement in science, industry and the arts, and saw great political and social reform. Many of these advancements have helped to shape the world as we know it today.
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Discover which past Olympian feats have been celebrated with London’s blue plaques.