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The history of Osborne, the private home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight, built as an escape from court life in London and Windsor.
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Battle Abbey and Battlefield: History and Stories
The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, is one of the best-known events in England’s history, when William of Normandy defeated the army of King Harold of England.
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The paintings displayed on the ground floor at Kenwood were collected in the late 19th century by the Irish brewing magnate and philanthropist Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh.
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Miniatures, Jewellery and Shoe Buckles at Kenwood
Alongside the masterpieces of Iveagh Bequest and Suffolk Collection, Kenwood is home to three collections of Georgian treasures – portrait miniatures, jewellery and shoe buckles – each revealing the skills of Georgian artists and craftspeople.
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The paintings displayed on the first floor at Kenwood were collected over a period of 400 years by generations of the earls of Suffolk and Berkshire. This ancestral collection was given to the nation in 1974 through the will of Margaret ‘Daisy’ Howard, 19th Countess of Suffolk.
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The history of Whitby Abbey, where a Benedictine abbey was founded after the Norman Conquest on the site of an important Anglo-Saxon monastery dating from the 7th century.
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Whether it's joining the conversation on social media; volunteering at your favourite property; learning more about our conservation work, or booking a stay at one of our holiday cottages: there's plenty of ways to get involved with English Heritage.
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Cycling Guide: Osborne - Carisbrooke Castle
From the palatial seaside estate of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, to the castle home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys, the Isle of Wight is steeped in history and a wonderful place to explore by bike.
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