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English Heritage Marks 250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
English Heritage will mark the 250th anniversary of the 22 June 1772 Somerset v Stewart ruling, a landmark case which contributed to the abolition of slavery in England, the charity announced today (22 June). English Heritage has commissioned new music to commemorate the anniversary inspired by the life of James Somerset from the Chineke! Junior Orchestra - Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra - which will be performed for the first time at an evening event at Kenwood in London on 22 June and will be available to listen to online.
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From the glories of Waterloo to the glamour of 1930s Art Deco, these English Heritage properties in London are perfect for groups.
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Dido Elizabeth Belle was raised as part of an aristocratic family in Georgian Britain. She was born in the Caribbean in 1761, the illegitimate daughter of a black woman named Maria Bell and Royal Naval officer Sir John Lindsay. Dido spent much of her life at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath in North London.
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Bridgerton: The history behind the hit show
Bridgerton has undoubtedly brought a sense of renewed interest when it comes to the Georgian period. An era of great social, political and cultural change but was it anything like the regency world that Netflix has created?
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England's precious meadows are under threat, but the expert garden staff at English Heritage are working hard to protect and regenerate these remarkable habitats.
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Could You Make It As A Georgian Gardener
It's 1793 and you've been asked by the 2nd Earl of Mansfield to design a new landscape for his home at Kenwood. Take our quiz to see if you're up to the task.
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From Dover Castle, to Stonehenge to Kenwood, 13 English Heritage sites will be serving the 18th-century treat this summer
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Uncover the fascinating tours offered at English Heritage sites to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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Charity’s conservation experts reveal 17th-century painting received a touch-up to its sitter’s features, including her lips and hair