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The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

January 28, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Carlisle Cathedral boasts a peal of 12 bells, but it hasn't always been this way. When the diocese of Carlisle was founded in 1133, the Augustinian … [Read more...]

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LLoyds Building in London given protected status

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December 27, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Escalators in atrium. Pic English Heritage

The Lloyd’s building in central London has been given Grade I listed status for its architectural innovation, historic interest and celebrated … [Read more...]

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Thatched fruit house help

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November 29, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

One of our readers from Australia is looking for some assistance with information on thatched fruit houses. He believes that West Dean has a … [Read more...]

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Wade’s Stone stands proud on the North York Moors

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November 15, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The standing stone is known as Wade’s Stone after the giant that, according to local legend, lived in the area. Pic NYMNP

Wade’s Stone once again stands proud on the North York Moors thanks to help from Tees Archaeology. The two metre high stone in the North York … [Read more...]

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Holy Jesus Hospital – Newcastle

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November 9, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Surrounded by roads and modern buildings, the Holy Jesus Hospital in Newcastle is an historical gem amongst modern concrete. It is also one of only … [Read more...]

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Chirk Castle cleaning will take 3 months

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November 2, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

National Trust conservator Kate Berktenshaw cleaning chess pieces at Chirk Castle -Pic NT

Visitors to Chirk Castle in Wales have the opportunity to see for themselves how specialist conservators and cleaners get to work on historical … [Read more...]

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English Heritage Angel Awards – winners announced

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November 1, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol - Pic English Heritage/Jonathan Moore

Presented at a gala ceremony in London the winners of the first English Heritage Angel Awards have been announced. Founded earlier this year … [Read more...]

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Experts on hand to help historic home owners

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October 13, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Owners and occupiers of historic buildings in the Yorkshire Dales National Park will have a chance later this month to get expert advice on how to … [Read more...]

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London Underground stations ‘listed’

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August 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Russell Square underground station - Pic English Heritage

A number of London Underground stations have been listed at Grade ll by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose. This status indicates that … [Read more...]

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Ritual burial theory overturned in Maryport

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July 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Altar fragment found in Maryport. Pic Hadrian's Wall Heritage

Archaeologists and Roman experts may have to re-write history due to finds in Cumbria during a recent excavation. The excavation, on land adjacent … [Read more...]

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The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

LLoyds Building in London given protected status

Thatched fruit house help

Wade’s Stone stands proud on the North York Moors

Holy Jesus Hospital – Newcastle

Chirk Castle cleaning will take 3 months

English Heritage Angel Awards – winners announced

Experts on hand to help historic home owners

London Underground stations ‘listed’

Ritual burial theory overturned in Maryport

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