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Pioneering civil engineer Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia receives English Heritage London blue plaque
Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia, the ground-breaking 19th century civil engineer and shipbuilder, has today been awarded an English Heritage London blue plaque. The plaque marks 55 Sheen Road in Richmond, the impressive villa that Cursetjee and his British family moved to upon his retirement in 1868.
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Find out how to book your next group day out to Housesteads Roman Fort. We offer a discount to groups of 11 or more paying visitors.
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You'll find English castles everywhere from Northumberland to Cornwall, and ranging in date from Norman to Tudor and from little Stokesay Castle to mighty fortresses like Kenilworth and Dover Castles. Here we trace how castles developed over nearly five centuries, and how they fit into the 3,000-year-long story of England's defences, from prehistoric hillforts to a Cold War nuclear bunker.
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Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK, is commemorated with a blue plaque at 72 Anerley Park, Penge, where he lived around the turn of the 20th century.
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Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK, is commemorated with a blue plaque at 72 Anerley Park, Penge, where he lived around the turn of the 20th century.
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A school visit to Wroxeter Roman City is truly a unique experience and we offer both free self-led visits as well as visits led by our experts.
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History of Carrawburgh Roman Fort
Visible today only as earthworks, Carrawburgh – known to the Romans as Brocolitia – was one of 16 large forts along the 73-mile long Hadrian’s Wall. Nearby stands the fascinating temple dedicated to the god Mithras, built by soldiers of the garrison.
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With two bank holiday weekends and the half term break this month, we’ve got lots of historical inspiration for all ages.
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Courageous Special Operations Executive agent honoured on the 80th anniversary of her return to England after captivity.