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Ian McKellen hails ‘legendary’ Laurence Olivier as blue plaque unveiled at home

Sir Ian was speaking as he unveiled an English Heritage plaque at Sir Laurence’s childhood home in London.

Evening Standard

‘There are stories of a ghost dog and a monk who walks through walls’: a day in the life of a castle keeper

For self-confessed history geek Hatty Harley, life within the walls of English Heritage site Dover Castle is made more magical by the young minds she is able to inspire through her work

The Guardian - UK

English Heritage unveils recreation of 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall near Stonehenge

The Kusuma Neolithic Hall, based on Durrington 68 site, will allow visitors to ‘step back in time’ into the lives of those who built the stone circle

The Guardian - UK

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First look at new 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall at Stonehenge after £1 million reconstruction

The seven-metre high Kusuma Neolithic Hall is based on archaeological evidence of a large prehistoric structure that was discovered near the stone circle

The Independent UK

‘We’re connecting people with the past – and each other’: why we should visit English Heritage sites this summer

Looking after the charity’s awe-inspiring collection of historical sites and objects is no small undertaking, but it’s vital to safeguarding the stories of the past

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a very special place’: eight historic sites in England that have captured our hearts

English Heritage maintains more than 400 destinations that offer visitors a vivid glimpse into the past – and provide rich meaning for the present

The Guardian - UK

Birds absent for decades make extraordinary comeback to Cornwall castle

The red-billed birds went extinct in Cornwall in 1973, but have slowly started returning

The Independent UK

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Choughs reappear at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall after decades of absence

King Arthur is said to have transformed into a chough when he died, its red feet and beak representing his bloody end

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: The best UK holiday cottage companies, according to experts

Exclusive: Getaway providers such as the Landmark Trust, Unique Cottages and English Heritage all feature on the list

The Independent UK

Man who pocketed tiles from medieval priory as boy returns them 60 years later

Simon White comes clean after finding clay pieces in toffee tin, saying he took them as souvenir from Wenlock Priory

The Guardian - UK

Hidden for 50 years: Cold War nuclear bunker found beneath Scarborough Castle

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery within the historic grounds of Scarborough Castle, they have found a Cold War nuclear bunker that had been hidden from view for nearly 50 years, beneath the historic grounds of Scarborough Castle. This military bunker was built as part of the Royal Observer Corps…

The Times of India

Sir Neil Cossons obituary

Science Museum director and chair of English Heritage determined to impress the value of Britain’s history, architecture and culture on politicians

The Guardian - UK

Victorian time capsule: exhibition tells story of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire

Sylvia Grant-Dalton disliked house so never modernised it – putting her energy into gardening, floral displays and art

The Guardian - UK

Secert Cold War bunker unearthed under castle

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Lost nuclear bunker from Cold War era discovered beneath medieval castle

It appears to have been sealed and buried in 1968

The Independent UK

Century-old love letters found at stately home reveal tale of forbidden romance

Forbidden lovers went on to marry in 1929 after the daughter of mansion’s last owner underwent a turbulent divorce

The Independent UK

English Heritage to bring ‘bonding benches’ to castles to tackle parental isolation

Research shows almost two-thirds of new parents feel lonely or isolated at least some of the time

The Guardian - UK

English Heritage launches ‘bonding benches’ to tackle parental isolation

Charity to also offer activities for young families and host NCT volunteer-led sling and buggy walks at selected sites

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Evening Standard

Laurence Olivier among figures honoured by new London Blue Plaques

Social reformer Gertrude Tuckwell, anti-racism activist Kamal Chunchie and writer Stefan Zweig are among the other cultural figures being honoured.

The Guardian - US

How to become a good and thoughtful gift-giver

Choosing the right gift can feel difficult, but it is possible to buy something meaningful that will please your loved ones – and stay out of the trash

The Guardian - UK

‘A doll to me and a trumptet to Jimmie’: six-year-old girl’s letter to Santa in 1883

Janet’s wishlist, which ran in Leeds Mercury, and letter from Hampshire girl in 1898 unearthed in newspaper archives

The Independent UK

Tardis appears at British landmark for Doctor Who Day

Stonehenge featured in The Pandorica Opens episode of series five

Evening Standard

Tardis arrives at Stonehenge to mark Doctor Who Day

Further celebrations are taking place on the official website and social media channels of the sci-fi programme.

The Conversation

Why it’s so hard to know what Jane Austen thought about slavery

Jane Austen’s Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since the author’s birth. In each episode, we’ll be investigating a different aspect of Austen’s personality by interrogating one of her novels with leading researchers. Along the way, we’ll visit locations important to Austen to uncover a…

Evening Standard

Plaque for Alice In Wonderland illustrator reinstalled after 65 years in storage

Sir John Tenniel illustrated Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871).

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