2010 January — Heritage and History

London Olympics 1908 – A 77 year legacy

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January 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Held in a purpose built stadium in the White City area of London was the 1908 Olympic Games. Originally the Games were to be held in Rome however they … [Read more...]

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Arthuret Church, Cumbria

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Arthuret Parish Church also known as St Michael and All Angels, dominates the hillside in the village, about half a mile from Longtown. Said to be the … [Read more...]

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Rev. Thomas Woodrow house in Carlisle

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January 23, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

A simple blue plaque screwed to the outside of 83 Warwick Road , Carlisle, Cumbria is all that indicates the connection of this building and an American … [Read more...]

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Industrial past in Carlisle

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Industrial past in Carlisle

Opened in the Summer of 2001 the subway linking the grounds of Carlisle Castle with the Tullie House side of Castle Way in Carlisle is filled with items … [Read more...]

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The Cursing Stone – Carlisle

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Cursing Stone in Carlisle

Since the installation of the 'Cursing Stone' in Carlisle it has become the focus for many things going wrong or for events of biblical magnitude in the … [Read more...]

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‘Lost garden’ of Elford Hall saved

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Elford Garden Wall - Pic HLF

The ‘lost garden’ of Elford Hall, near Lichfield in Staffordshire, is to be saved for the local community, thanks to a confirmed grant of £248,400 … [Read more...]

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Boston Castle in Rotherham to be restored

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Boston Castle - Pic HLF

Occupying one of the highest points in Rotherham and visible for many miles around, Boston Castle is to be saved and transformed into a new visitor centre … [Read more...]

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Maryport ‘Camp Farm’ could be developed

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Ltd (HWHL) to work up plans to transform and excavate Camp Farm … [Read more...]

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Kirkmadrine Stones

Kirkmadrine Stones

A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction … [Read More...]

Wreay Church , Cumbria

Heritage open days

Many castles, churches and public venues will be opening their doors in September … [Read More...]

Countess Pillar near Penrith

Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone … [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...]