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English Civil War Society bring the 17th century to life in re-enactment

The English Civil War Society took to the streets of Westminister with their historic re-enactment in honour of Charles I.

Enid Blyton’s legacy questioned as blue plaque website updated

Enid Blyton’s legacy came under fire last week as the website linked to her blue plaque in Kingston was updated

Marble Hill House to unveil bowling green based on 18th century discovery

A new bowling green modelled on an 18th century discovery will be open to members of the public at Marble

Merton’s blue plaques celebrated in aftermath of anniversary year

More than 900 plaques proudly sit atop brick and mortar across the 32 boroughs of London commemorating the lives of

Chelsea home of Nobel Prize winners receives rare English Heritage double blue plaque

A rare double blue plaque was unveiled on a house where two Nobel Prize winners lived in Chelsea last week.

Stephen Fry attends unveiling of Wimbledon commemoration to Friday’s Child author

Stephen Fry joined family and fans today for the unveiling of popular novelist Georgette Heyer’s English Heritage Blue Plaque. The

From London with Love: Inspiration behind James Bond boss ‘M’ honoured in Westminster

London’s James Bond heritage got a boost when the inspiration behind ‘M’ was commemorated by an English Heritage blue plaque

Former hospital taken off at risk register after Richmond Council works to restore neglected building

Summary: A scheme has been agreed to restore the building. Image: By Sandra Saadi The former Normansfield Hospital in Teddington

Britain’s first aeroplane manufacturers commemorated with blue plaque outside Battersea workshop

Summary: The plaque is the last in South West London until the scheme relaunches. Image: By Sean Conner, Hannah Stubbs,

Celebrities lend their support to Undercroft skate park campaign

Summary: An event was held at the weekend to coincide with the centre’s ‘Activism Weekend’ Image: By Oli Rahman A

Fate of much-celebrated Wandsworth school to be decided

Summary: The council has proposed to sell a large portion of Elliott School’s grounds to fund the refurbishment of the

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