Dales Volunteers have been doing their bit to preserve an historic footbridge in Swaledale. A group of five volunteers and some Yorkshire Dales National … [Read more...]
Pendragon Castle, Cumbria
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May 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Commanding an impressive view over the Eden Valley, stand the remains of Pendragon castle, thought to be constructed during the reign of William II in … [Read more...]
Armies march out of history onto the streets of Carlisle
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May 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
An army of soldiers from different periods in the history of Carlisle will march through the city once again on Thursday 28th May. Re-enactors representing … [Read more...]
Podcast – Curiosity collector
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May 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Curiosities and gadgets were on display in one of the large tents at the Hethersgill Vintage Rally 2009. Alan Head has been collecting stuff for many … [Read more...]
Podcast – Marshall One – Steam engine
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May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Marshall One, a recently restored steam powered general purpose engine, was one of the many highlights to be found at the Hethersgill Vintage Rally. More … [Read more...]
Observation post – Burgh by Sands
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May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Memories of two conflicts are to be found on the salt marshes near to a small village called Burgh by Sands in North Cumbria. King Edward I … [Read more...]
Hethersgill Vintage Club Rally – 2009
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May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A fine but very blustery day saw Carlisle Airport filled with machines and items of a byegone era. The 26th Annual Hethersgill Vintage Rally seemed … [Read more...]
Countess Pillar near Penrith
Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [Read More...]