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The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
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For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast then look no further than Deal Castle. Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.
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Events at Walmer Castle and Gardens
Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East.
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CETSHWAYO, kaMpande, King of the Zulus
Blue plaque commemorating King of the Zulus, Cetshwayo, at 18 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London W14 8LT, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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CETSHWAYO, kaMpande, King of the Zulus
Blue plaque commemorating King of the Zulus, Cetshwayo, at 18 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London W14 8LT, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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CETSHWAYO, kaMpande, King of the Zulus
Blue plaque commemorating King of the Zulus, Cetshwayo, at 18 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London W14 8LT, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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English Heritage announces plans to mark 1066 anniversary
On the 950th anniversary of 1066, the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest, an English Heritage survey reveals that while the date remains the most famous in English history, those aged under 35 know more about the fictional characters vying to claim the ‘Iron Throne’ in Game of Thrones than they do about those fighting to secure the real English throne in 1066.
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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.
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King Charles III England Coast Path – The Isle of Wight and Osborne
For several years, English Heritage has been actively involved in discussions about the proposal that the King Charles III England Coast Path would go through Osborne, Queen Victoria’s seaside home, on the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately, the unique security and conservation challenges posed by the path to this historic site couldn’t be overcome and we are not able to facilitate access.
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History of King James’s Gate and Landport Gate
A brief history and description of King James's Gate and Landport Gate, originally built in the 14th century to guard the strategic city of Portsmouth.