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English Heritage

British

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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Senior historian at English Heritage, Howard Spencer, described her as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

Experts from the British Museum and English Heritage said the research – which claims Harold's troops did not march across land but arrived by sea – was exciting.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

An English Heritage spokesperson said: "Stonehenge is currently hosting a filming hire and whilst we can't confirm any details at present there will be an announcement on the project in due course."

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Meanwhile the London childhood home of Sutherland, who once painted Sir Winston Churchill, will be the location for his plaque as English Heritage said it played a formative role in his artistic development.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

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