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Down House, Home of Charles Darwin (Photo: English Heritage)

Twilight Tours at the Home of Charles Darwin

Head to Down House in Kent on 7th February 2013 and join one of the exclusive twilight tours…

Down House, Home of Charles Darwin (Photo: English Heritage)

Discover more about Darwin with the Down House lecture series

Enjoy a fascinating lecture at The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House. Each week join one of English Heritage’s expert speakers as they share their knowledge about the Darwin family and the house and gardens they called home for 40 years…

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Meet author Randal Keynes at Darwin’s House

As part of English Heritage’s ‘Meet the Author’ series visitors can hear a talk by Randal Keynes at The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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