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Hans Sloane was a physician whose vast accumulation of biological specimens and artefacts formed the basis for the British Museum’s collection.
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Blue Plaque commemorating newspaper proprietor John Walter at 113 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, London SW4 9SN, London Borough of Wandsworth.
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Uncover the history of Kings and Queens and coronations as we explore the recent crowning of England's new king.
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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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CONSTANTINE, Sir Learie (1901-1971)
Blue Plaque commemorating West Indian cricketer and statesman Sir Learie Constantine at 101 Lexham Gardens, Earls Court, London W8 6JN.
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Significance of Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle is one of Britain's foremost historical sites, its outstanding medieval and Renaissance architecture reflecting its roles as a fortress, palace and place of Romantic inspiration.
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On the eve of the Battle of Hastings anniversary and the annual re-enactment of that battle, a new English Heritage podcast reveals that the person who directed the very first re-enactment in 1932 was the country’s first self-proclaimed female pageant master and someone who subverted the gender norms of the inter-war years.
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17th-century personality put back into Bolsover Castle
A major project to put the personality back into Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire - one of history's most unique and rare architectural gems - enables visitors to walk in the footsteps of its flamboyant creator, William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle and discover deeper aspects of his extraordinary life for the first time.
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Stunning examples of Victorian garden architecture returned to their former glory
A unique Swiss-style Target House and historic folly in the gardens of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire have been restored to their former glory, English Heritage announced today (21 May), after a year-long conservation effort by the charity. The two Grade II listed examples of Victorian garden architecture as well as an historic rose garden have been carefully restored and are now open for the public to enjoy.