Heritage and History
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Kirkmadrine Stones
A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction of a family mortuary chapel in Kirkmadrine. Kirkmadrine is situated in the Rhins of Galloway in the Western Sottish borders and the region is rich in history. The Kirkmadrine stones are recognised as the remains of an early christian cemetery and date … [Read More...]
Heritage open days
Many castles, churches and public venues will be opening their doors in September as part of a scheme called European Heritage Days. The idea was launched in Granada (Spain) on 3 October 1985, during the Second Conference of European Ministers responsible for Architectural Heritage of the Council of Europe. On that occasion, the French Minister … [Read More...]
Festival of British Archaeology
National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than … [Read More...]
Restoration signs
Old road signs in the Yorkshire Dales are being given a wash and brush up. Some … [Read More...]
Solway Aviation Museum
The Solway Aviation Museum is based at Carlisle Airport, just a few miles from the … [Read More...]
All aboard the Heritage bus
Nostalgia fans will be in their element this summer with two heritage buses offering trips to and around the North York Moors National Park. The … [Read More...]
Whitehaven Pit Disaster
On the evening of Wednesday, May 11th 1910 the west Cumberland town of Whitehaven was rocked by a disaster deep underground. High on … [Read More...]
Bench marks and levelling points
Carved or screwed in to thousands of walls around the country are symbols or devices used for map making before the advent of the global … [Read More...]
Central Hall Methodist Church, Fisher Street, Carlisle
Built in 1922 the Central Methodist Hall in Carlisle closed in 2005. It was opened on April 12th, 1923 by Mr Joseph Rank. The estimated … [Read More...]
Ghost adverts
Capturing a moment in advertising history, long before neon or lcd computer screens, product adverts were painted on to buildings and walls. In … [Read More...]
Rosskeen Burial Ground, Scotland
Between the A9 and the Cromarty Firth in the far north of Scotland is the Rosskeen burial ground . Although the church has been disused … [Read More...]
Lanercost Priory, Cumbria
Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, was originally founded by Henry II in the 12th Century as an Augustinian Monastery. Canons were brought from … [Read More...]
Countess Pillar near Penrith
Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [Read More...]