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An 'overwhelming' £47,545 raised for the Iron Bridge
English Heritage's first crowd-funding campaign has drawn to a close after raising £47,545 from 911 people to support conservation on the Iron Bridge.
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Blue Plaque for Animal Welfare campaigner, Maria Dickin
Maria Dickin, the pioneer of free treatment for sick animals whose owners could not afford to pay for it, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque on the Hackney house in which she was born and close to the area of London in which she first started her work.
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Any study of Elizabethan and Stuart England would be greatly enhanced by a visit to Kirby Hall. Even though much is now ruined it was once at the forefront of architectural design and you can easily see how grand and impressive it once was. Interior spaces have been carefully restored to reflect 17th and 18th Century décor; the display area provides a fascinating array of objects reflecting the history of the house and gardens. Interactive displays will give your students a chance to get involved in this site.
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Licking Stones at Carlisle Castle
In the summer of 1746, 90 prisoners were kept in Carlisle Castle's dungeons. How did they survive? Discover the gruesome story of Carlisle's licking stones.
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Social justice activist, Olive Morris, gets an English Heritage blue plaque
English Heritage has commemorated activist and housing rights campaigner, Olive Morris, with a blue plaque in Brixton. Morris dedicated her short life (1952–1979) to speaking out on behalf of oppressed and exploited people.
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Like many of England’s iconic Norman castles and fortresses, Prudhoe Castle in Northumberland has stood the test of time. It’s also the only Northumberland fortress that has never fallen to the Scots – despite being besieged twice.
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Lost Pleasure Grounds To Open at Walmer Castle
Walmer Castle's historic 'glen' will be accessible for the first time in over 100 years from the end of April. English Heritage has also invited young refugees to special workshops, with a new learning centre the first major building at the castle in 145 years.