British Archaeology — Heritage and History

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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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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Queen Victoria Monument – Victoria Park – Carlisle

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November 8, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Standing high on a pedestal overlooking a former rubbish tip in Carlisle is the iconic figure of Queen Victoria. With Orb in one hand and … [Read more...]

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Erddig stays open the first time in its 250 year history

Popular Erddig stays open for longer

For the first time in its 250 year history of one of Wales’s foremost great … [Read More...]

Tall tales wanted for Park project

Legends, tall stories and old myths are in demand for a special project aimed at … [Read More...]

Carlisle Catheral - northern aspect

The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral boasts a peal of 12 bells, but it hasn't always been this … [Read More...]

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

Captain Scott’s South Pole images saved for nation

Photographs taken by Captain Scott on his final expedition to the South Pole … [Read More...]

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

Wartime rescue boat, HSL102, to get new engines

HSL102, one of two historic World War II rescue boats owned by Portsmouth Naval … [Read More...]