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London's art deco Eltham Palace

A rare 1930s map room hidden for decades under wallpaper in one of the nation's best Art Deco buildings will be revealed as part of English Heritage's major restoration of Eltham Palace in Greenwich, London.

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Olympian Victoria Pendleton learns to joust at Kenilworth Castle

Double Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton has become English Heritage's newest jouster, undergoing tuition at Kenilworth Castle.

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St Augustine's Abbey brought to life through virtual reality tour

English Heritage launches its first virtual reality experience as part of a four-year collaboration with postgraduate students at the University of Kent

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Historic Bowling Alley uncovered at Marble Hill House

Historic bowling alley discovered by archaeologists at Marble Hill House

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Stunning examples of Victorian garden architecture returned to their former glory

A unique Swiss-style Target House and historic folly in the gardens of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire have been restored to their former glory, English Heritage announced today (21 May), after a year-long conservation effort by the charity. The two Grade II listed examples of Victorian garden architecture as well as an historic rose garden have been carefully restored and are now open for the public to enjoy.

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Stunning examples of Victorian garden architecture returned to their former glory

A unique Swiss-style Target House and historic folly in the gardens of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire have been restored to their former glory, English Heritage announced today (21 May), after a year-long conservation effort by the charity. The two Grade II listed examples of Victorian garden architecture as well as an historic rose garden have been carefully restored and are now open for the public to enjoy.

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Seminal Match Girls’ Strike of 1888 commemorated with English Heritage Blue Plaque in East London

One of the most important strikes in modern British history has been commemorated by English Heritage with a blue plaque today (5 July 2022). The blue plaque was unveiled at the site of the former Bryant and May match factory in East London where in early July 1888 around 1,400 of the predominantly female workforce walked out in protest at the dismissal of a number of their co-workers.

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King Charles III added to iconic royal ruler

Old-style Elizabeth II rulers can be swapped at English Heritage shops free of charge. Greg Rutherford jumps giant version of ruler, to be installed at Kenilworth Castle for Coronation weekend. New research shows Kings and Queens seen as integral to English identity and Elizabeth II most popular monarch of all time

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English Heritage adds King Charles III to iconic royal ruler

English Heritage has today revealed its brand new ‘Rulers of England’ ruler. The iconic wooden ruler, a staple of all schoolchildren which lists and dates all the Kings and Queens of England, has now been updated to include King Charles III.

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Spotlight on Reynolds : London display marks 300th anniversary of renowned artist

Seventeen paintings by Joshua Reynolds go on display, from one of his earliest portraits to the last painting he completed before his death