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...]
Wartime rescue boat, HSL102, to get new engines
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December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
HMS Victory restoration reaches landmark as masts removed
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October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Restoration of the wooden masts of Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory, reached a milestone recently as the top sections were removed as part of a repair … [Read more...]
MS Deutschland visits London Docklands ahead of Olympics
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July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Luxury cruise liner MS Deutschland has made a trial visit to London Docklands ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. The largest ever known ship to … [Read more...]
Submarine restoration secures funding
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June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The future of a Second World War submarine has been saved thanks to Heritage Lottery fund . Staff and volunteers at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum … [Read more...]
Campaign to save Nuffield Place
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May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A campaign has been launched to save the former home of William Morris, the inventor of the Morris motorcar. The National Trust hopes to raise … [Read more...]
Museum opens in Northumberland railway station
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May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The local heritage of a Northumbrian village can now be told, following the opening of a micro-museum. Contained within a restored Victorian … [Read more...]
Hethersgill vintage rally
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May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Taking up a large area of Carlisle airport, the 28th Hethersgill vintage rally brings together thousands of mechanical items and curios from all over … [Read more...]
Fingerpost sign with crown on top
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March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Just outside Pooley Bridge and on the junction between Penrith and Tirrel is this unusual fingerpost with a crown on top. Often to be found at … [Read more...]
Raven on Ullswater gets ready for new tourist season
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March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Winter maintenance almost completed Raven emerges from metal cladding to face another summer afloat on Ullswater. Maintenance takes place on … [Read more...]
Speaker’s State Coach to go on display in Devon
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March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Speaker’s State Coach, last used at the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, is to go on display in Devon. A … [Read more...]
