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George Villiers, later the Duke of Buckingham, became a favourite of King James I after their first meeting at Apethorpe in 1614. Surviving love letters between James and George are telling of their close relationship, which brought Villiers great fame and fortune.
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THE QUEEN MOTHER'S GARDEN AT WALMER CASTLE
The Queen Mother was Lord Warden from 1978 until 2002 and a garden was created at Walmer in honour of her 95th birthday, designed by the leading garden designer Penelope Hobhouse.
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How volunteering helped me find a sense of purpose again
Records Keeper, Richard Luscombe, writes about how volunteering with English Heritage across a range of roles has helped him through personal tragedy.
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Elizabeth Russell, Keeper of Donnington Castle
Elizabeth, Lady Russell, successfully petitioned and bribed Queen Elizabeth I to make her keeper of Donnington Castle – England’s first known female keeper of a castle. It was a post she defended with acts of rioting, physical violence and clan warfare.
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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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Servants or skilled professionals? Women in domestic service
Historically, many careers for women were in the home – but some women in domestic service broke the mould. As part of our Women in History series, Dr Andrew Hann investigates how.
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English Heritage has developed extensive guidance on the management and maintenance of historic gardens and landscapes. Explore more and learn about our fascinating garden stories.