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A Brief Introduction to Cabmen’s Shelters

Discover the history of the small green shelters that are still fuelling London's black cab drivers today.

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The Forgotten History of The Stanmore Crippled Boys Training College

Discover this rare early example of fully accessible architecture.

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The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn in 12 Historic Places

Discover the places connected to the Tudor queen, Anne Boleyn, who played a key role in England’s break from the Catholic Church.

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The Buildings of Architect Ernő Goldfinger

Discover the life and works of renowned modernist architect Ernő Goldfinger.

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Boudica’s Revolt Against Rome

Discover how the female tribal leader, Boudica, challenged the might of an expanding empire.

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A Brief Introduction to Romani Gypsy Heritage in England

Discover the many aspects of Romani heritage in the art, culture and landscapes of England.

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Who Was the First King of England?

Discover who is considered the very first King of England.

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Battles, Castles and Ships: England’s Military History from the Air

Get a different perspective on England’s long military history with aerial photography from the Aerofilms Collection.

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12 Places Connected to Queen Elizabeth I

Discover the places connected to the longest reigning Tudor monarch.

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The Life and Works of Visionary Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Discover the extraordinary inventions and structures of the pioneer of the modern age, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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English High Street Architecture Through the Ages

Explore the changing architectural styles of the English high street.

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The History of England’s Village Greens

From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.

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Photographing the First World War on the Home Front

The Bedford Lemere and Company collection shows how life changed on the home front in England during the First World War.

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What Is the Oldest Castle in England?

Several castles in England claim to be the oldest. Here are the facts.

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6 Places Connected to Queer Jewish History in London

From nightclubs to libraries, cabaret bars to sites of protest, discover these places connected to queer Jewish history.

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10 Lesser Known Places Linked to King Henry VIII

Discover the lesser known historic places connected to one of the most infamous monarchs in English history.

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Groundbreaking English Women of Science

Discover the women who made giant leaps in medicine, helped us better understand nature, and played a surprising role during the Second World War.

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