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English Heritage Marks 250th Anniversary of Landmark Slavery Legal Case
English Heritage will mark the 250th anniversary of the 22 June 1772 Somerset v Stewart ruling, a landmark case which contributed to the abolition of slavery in England, the charity announced today (22 June). English Heritage has commissioned new music to commemorate the anniversary inspired by the life of James Somerset from the Chineke! Junior Orchestra - Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra - which will be performed for the first time at an evening event at Kenwood in London on 22 June and will be available to listen to online.
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Between 1870 and 1914, 102 American women married into the British peerage, and many more into the upper classes. Throughout their history, they have collectively been referred to as ‘dollar princesses’ – a problematic term that dismisses the individual women behind the marriages. We delve deeper into the stories of four such women to find out more about the individual behind the heiress.
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Commemorative donations are a wonderful way to honour the life of a loved one or a special occasion.
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From Dover Castle, to Stonehenge to Kenwood, 13 English Heritage sites will be serving the 18th-century treat this summer
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Explore English Heritage sites through digital guides on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
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Charity’s conservation experts reveal 17th-century painting received a touch-up to its sitter’s features, including her lips and hair
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Top 5 things to do in September
Make the most of September with plenty of things to see and do as the seasons start to change. Join us for BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at Audley End, enjoy relaxing Sunday music, discover art and culture at Kenwood in London, and make the most of free tours and talks as part of Heritage Open Days.
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From a majestic mansion to the rare mix of 1930s art deco design and medieval palace, our London wedding venues are truly unique and inspiring.