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English Heritage

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noun

Official name: The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England. an organization, partly funded by government aid, that looks after ancient monuments and historic buildings in England

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The astronomer who discovered what stars are made of, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, has been commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at her teenage home, 70 Lansdowne Road in Notting Hill.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He added the building had been made secure for safety reasons and that English Heritage had identified it for rescue.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Hollywood film star Audrey Hepburn and T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan are among those to be recognised with blue plaques in London, English Heritage has announced.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

English Heritage said all blue plaques were subject to full owner approval and it was working with the property owners.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Usually, access for large crowds of people is prohibited, but English Heritage opens up the site for the summer and winter solstices.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

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