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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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Captain Scott’s South Pole images saved for nation

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January 17, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Foundering in soft snow: Bowers' sledge team; Wilson pushing; Oates and PO Evans repairing, Beardmore Glacier, 13 December 1911. Pic HLF

Photographs taken by Captain Scott on his final expedition to the South Pole have been saved for the nation thanks to £704,000 lottery … [Read more...]

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Wartime rescue boat, HSL102, to get new engines

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December 28, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

HSL102, a former air-sea rescue launch is to get new engines Pic - PNBPT

HSL102, one of two historic World War II rescue boats owned by Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust (PNBPT), is to be given a new lease of life with … [Read more...]

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More than 700,000 National Trust items go online

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December 28, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Palladian style Doll's House c1735-40 at Uppark, West Sussex. Pic NT

From great works of art by Gainsborough to the ordinary cotton underpants of a Midlands grocer, details of over 700,000 objects in the care of the … [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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Blue Plaque for Dame Gracie Fields in Islington

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December 22, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Dame Gracie Fields (1898-1979) - is honoured with a blue plaque at 72a Upper Street, Islington,

Dame Gracie Fields (1898-1979), one of Britain’s most successful and best loved performers, is honoured with a blue plaque at 72a Upper Street, … [Read more...]

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Lancelot ‘Capability‘ Brown remembered with Blue Plaque

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December 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Lancelot ‘Capability‘ Brown, is to be commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque at Wilderness House, Hampton Court Palace, his home from … [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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