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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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History of Piercebridge Roman Bridge
The history of Piercebridge Roman Bridge, North Yorkshire, an important crossing point on the river Tees associated with a nearby fort
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Claudia Jones was a ceaseless campaigner for racial justice and is credited with having been among the first to bring Caribbean carnival to London. English Heritage has commemorated her with a blue plaque at 6 Meadow Road, Vauxhall.
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Conscription and Conscience in WWI
How conscription came about, what happened to the men who applied for exemption, and the legacy of the WWI conscientious objectors.
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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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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Belsay is beautiful and bursting with things to see and do.
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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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This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.
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Broadcaster, writer and equalities campaigner Una Marson is recognised by a plaque at The Mansions, Mill Lane.