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Black prisoners at Portchester Castle
When war broke out between Britain and Revolutionary France in 1793, the islands of the Caribbean were drawn into the conflict. In 1796 free black soldiers fighting for France were captured and sent to Portchester as prisoners of war. Discover their extraordinary story.
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CUMMING, Sir Mansfield (1859–1923)
Blue Plaque commemorating First Chief of the Secret Service, Sir Mansfield Cumming at 2 Whitehall Court, Westminster, London SW1A 2EJ, City of Westminster.
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New blue plaque commemorates sanctuary for stranded South and East Asian women
A new English Heritage blue plaque has been unveiled at Ayahs’ Home in Hackney
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New blue plaque commemorates sanctuary for stranded South and East Asian women
A house in Hackney which, in the early twentieth century, sheltered hundreds of stranded and sometimes abandoned South and East Asian nannies – known as ayahs – has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque, the charity announced today (16 June).
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English Heritage is delighted to announce the opening of 'Childhood at Osborne,' a £1.65m major conservation and interpretation project at the Swiss Cottage. Open to visitors from 1st April and made possible by a grant of £776,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and donations from the Garfield Weston Foundation and other donors, 'Childhood at Osborne' will enable families to step into the world of royal childhood at Osborne for the first time.
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Discovery Visits at Beeston Castle
Beeston was once the home of prehistoric settlers whose earthwork defences were adapted by medieval castle-builders during the construction of “The Castle of the Rock”. The inner bailey of this fortress commands views over eight counties, a constant reminder to those living in its shadow of the power of the Lordship. Beautiful woodlands, caves and wildlife trails to explore.
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St Hadrian of Canterbury played a pivotal role in the early history of the English Church. He was born in North Africa and travelled to Italy – most likely as a refugee – before making the journey to Canterbury. He was abbot of the monastery of St Peter and St Paul (later St Augustine’s) in Canterbury, between 670 and 709.
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A description of the surviving architecture of Thornton Abbey, and an analysis of the earthworks and buried remains.