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Lord Chesterfield at Ranger’s House
The 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who inherited Ranger’s House in 1748, was a diplomat, politician and wit, and is now best known as one of the most famous letter writers of all time. Find out about his life at Ranger’s House.
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History of St Mary’s Church, Studley Royal
The history of St Mary’s Church, Studley Royal, North Yorkshire, designed by the renowned Victorian architect William Burges in the 1870s in Gothic Revival style.
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Marble Hill House to receive £4M restoration grant
The grant will allow English Heritage to transform the experience of visitors to Marble Hill House and Park in Twickenham.
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History of Fireworks: Displays which went off with a Bang!
From monks playing with gunpowder to a disastrous pyrotechnic display designed to impress Elizabeth I, here are 4 tales from the long history of fireworks.
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Home of Charles Darwin - Down House
The great scientist’s country-house home and ‘outdoor laboratory’
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A history of Ranger’s House, the Georgian villa that was the official residence of the Rangers of Greenwich Park during the 19th century, and is now home to the world-class Wernher Collection.
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March is the perfect time to get outside and explore our beautiful historic gardens, or plan the perfect day out with Mum this Mother's Day.
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Richard III: Buried in Leicester, at home in Yorkshire?
Richard III lived out most of his life at Middleham Castle in Yorkshire, should he be buried in Leicester?
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Blue plaque for Barbara Pym's Pimlico home
The home that saw the beginnings of the celebrated novelist’s literary career is to be marked with a new plaque
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Apsley House is the product of two very different architectural styles, those of Robert Adam and Benjamin Wyatt.