Cumbrian Coast — Heritage and History

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...]

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Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated

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March 16, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Saturday 13th March saw the spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall, bringing to life Britain’s longest, and greatest, historic monument. 500 … [Read more...]

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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...]

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

More than 700,000 National Trust items go online

From great works of art by Gainsborough to the ordinary cotton underpants of a … [Read More...]