28 July — Heritage and History

Ben Bennions DFC – Battle of Britain Fighter Ace

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February 8, 2012 By Pen and Sword Books

‘Ben’ Bennions enlisted in the pre-war RAF in 1929, serving first as an ‘erk’ before being selected for pilot training. His first posting … [Read more...]

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Festival of British Archaeology

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July 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

National Parks across the UK are looking forward to welcoming more visitors than ever this summer as people decide to holiday at home. With … [Read more...]

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