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Charles Darwin Archive Recognised by UNESCO

Documentary heritage relating to the life and work of Charles Darwin has been recognised on the prestigious UNESCO International Memory of the World Register, highlighting its critical importance to global science and the necessity of its long-term preservation and accessibility. The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme serves as the documentary heritage equivalent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, protecting invaluable records that tell the story of human civilisation.

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GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri (1891-1915)

Learn about the sculptor and artist Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and discover his blue plaque at 25 Winthorpe Road, Putney, London, SW15 2LW.

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GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri (1891-1915)

Learn about the sculptor and artist Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and discover his blue plaque at 25 Winthorpe Road, Putney, London, SW15 2LW.

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GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri (1891-1915)

Learn about the sculptor and artist Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and discover his blue plaque at 25 Winthorpe Road, Putney, London, SW15 2LW.

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BOSWELL, James (1740-1795), DAVIES, Thomas & JOHNSON, Dr Samuel (1709-1784)

Blue Plaque commemorating occupants Thomas Davies, Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell at 8 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ.

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BOSWELL, James (1740-1795), DAVIES, Thomas & JOHNSON, Dr Samuel (1709-1784)

Blue Plaque commemorating occupants Thomas Davies, Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell at 8 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ.

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BOSWELL, James (1740-1795), DAVIES, Thomas & JOHNSON, Dr Samuel (1709-1784)

Blue Plaque commemorating occupants Thomas Davies, Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell at 8 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ.

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Florence Nightingale Richards: Tintagel's Keeper of the Keys

For more than half a century, one woman was custodian and keeper of the keys at Tintagel Castle. Read more about the wonderfully eccentric Florence Nightingale Richards, her habits and the famous tourists she met over the years.

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Freddie Mercury awarded English Heritage Blue Plaque

New plaque marks family home of Queen frontman Beloved musician remembered ahead of what would have been his 70th Birthday Freddie Mercury's sister unveiled the plaque alongside Queen guitarist Brian May

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BENEDICT, Sir Julius (1804-1885)

Blue Plaque commemorating musical composer Si Julius Benedict at 2 Manchester Square, Marylebone, London W1U 3PA, City of Westminster.