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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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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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A description of the surviving architecture of Thornton Abbey, and an analysis of the earthworks and buried remains.
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• Yehudi Menuhin and Claudia Jones join suffragettes Emily Wilding Davison and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh among those being commemorated by English Heritage this year
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Hidden in the woods at Osborne is a little Alpine-style chalet, which was the royal children’s private world. Find out about its history and what you can see and do there today.
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Hark! English Heritage Reveals Christmas Carols are Being Sung to the Wrong Tune
Most ‘carols’ aren’t really carols at all
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Find out about Saturnalia, the Roman festival that inspired Christmas traditions we still continue today!
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The independent and charismatic Lady Hester Stanhope defied social conventions throughout her life. For a brief period she was at the heart of British politics at the right hand of her uncle, William Pitt the Younger, living with him at Walmer Castle.
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English Heritage honours Bloomsbury Group artists and announces new Blue Plaques Panel members
English Heritage has today unveiled a plaque to the Bloomsbury artists, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, and the charity has also announced four new members of its London Blue Plaques Panel.
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CHURCHILL, Sir Winston, K.G. (1874-1965)
Blue plaque commemorating Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill at 28 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5DJ, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.