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Queen Victoria's Private Garden Terrace Revealed
Terrace opened to the public for the first time
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Blue Plaque commemorating surgeon Sir John Simon at 40 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 5HP, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Women's role in English History put to public vote
Our new survey shows that 40% of the British public think women have had less impact on history than men. With just 13% of London's blue plaques dedicated to women, we are asking for your nominations of women you think deserve a plaque.
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PAYNE-GAPOSCHKIN, Cecilia (1900–1979)
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was widely considered the most eminent woman astronomer of the mid-20th century. She is recognised by a plaque at the home where she grew up, 70 Lansdowne Road.
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A rare bowl with explicit male same-sex imagery found at the Roman city of Wroxeter in Shropshire gives insight into life around AD 150.
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Charles Darwin Archive Recognised by UNESCO
Documentary heritage relating to the life and work of Charles Darwin has been recognised on the prestigious UNESCO International Memory of the World Register, highlighting its critical importance to global science and the necessity of its long-term preservation and accessibility. The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme serves as the documentary heritage equivalent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, protecting invaluable records that tell the story of human civilisation.
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Sources for Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village
A list of the main written, visual and material sources for current knowledge and understanding of Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village.
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English Heritage submits planning application following consultation on new Clifford’s Tower plans
English Heritage has today submitted a planning application for Clifford’s Tower to City of York Council, after a public consultation in autumn 2019 showed support for improvements to the historic site.
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Photographer John Thomson is recognised with a blue plaque. He lived at 15 Effra Road (then known as 12 Elgin Gardens) whilst creating one of his most influential works, Street Life in London and was resident there when he became a member of the Photographic Society.