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Kirkmadrine Stones

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September 1, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Kirkmadrine Stones

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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Sanquhar monument

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November 4, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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Sanquhar, situated in the northwestern part of the county of Dumfriesshire is, from the casual observer, yet another town on the busy A76 commuter … [Read more...]

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Erddig stays open the first time in its 250 year history

Popular Erddig stays open for longer

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Carlisle Catheral - northern aspect

The bells of Carlisle Cathedral

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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

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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...]