Places — Heritage and History

In search of Solway history

August 30, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

A north Cumbrian project is trying to find items of historical interest from north west Cumbria. Researchers are aiming to create a portfolio … [Read more...]

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Performance on a mountain in Cumbria

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July 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Campbell Innes and Jem Famous performing on High Street - Pic Stewart Smith

Two street artists have helped celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lake District and the launch of the Lakes Alive’s summer season of outdoor … [Read more...]

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Bletchley Park launches photographic competition

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May 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The competition is open to everyone, regardless of experience.

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, once a top secret institution where all photography was banned, is now welcoming the world’s photographers with … [Read more...]

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Heritage Open Days – 2011 – England

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May 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The 200-year-old mill at Sarehole is one of only two surviving watermills in Birmingham.

Previously unseen manuscripts from the Cumbrian poet Wordsworth will go on show later this year as part of a national project. Visitors to The … [Read more...]

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Barrow in Furness photo competition 2011

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April 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

A wooden hull slowly rots near Roa Island

With eleven islands and sites of special scientific interest to choose from, you have plenty of opportunity to take photographs for this years … [Read more...]

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Photography competition – Help celebrate 60

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January 30, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Lake District National Park is celebrating it's 60th birthday later this year and you can join in. Photographers are being challenged to … [Read more...]

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Kirkmadrine Stones

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September 1, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

A group of early Christian stones were discovered in the 19th century during construction of a family mortuary chapel in … [Read more...]

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Heritage open days

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August 19, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

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Rosskeen Burial Ground, Scotland

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May 3, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Between the A9 and the Cromarty Firth in the far north of Scotland is the Rosskeen burial ground . Although the church has been disused for many … [Read more...]

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A walk around Maryport

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April 14, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Maryport is situated on the west coast of Cumbria just north of Whitehaven. Its history dates back 2000 years to around 122AD with the arrival of … [Read more...]