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An Emperor and an Aristocrat’s Menagerie
How the 19th-century menagerie at Chiswick House in west London was part of a wider tradition of keeping exotic creatures on aristocratic estates.
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Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
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The garden at Audley End was stocked with many plants from the famous Rivers Nursery, 15 miles away in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. This nursery, first established in 1725 by John Rivers and run by successive generations of the Rivers family, was one of Britain’s largest commercial nurseries in Victorian times.
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Historic Places with Literary Links
If you're a book-lover, artist, or poet - or you wish you were - our guide to sites with links to English literature should give you plenty of inspiration.
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Uncover the historic houses cared for by English Heritage that are open to pre-booked groups. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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If you're looking for rainy day ideas, take at look at some of our favourite activities or check out the map of our rain-proof places to visit.
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Members' Rewards prize draw: Parkdean Resorts
Enter our prize draw to win a £500 voucher with Parkdean Resorts
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Discover great days out in London at some of the capital's most iconic houses and gardens this season.
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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.
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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.