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Ancient mysteries wanted

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January 31, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

North Pennines AONB Partnership archaeological dig at Westgate, Weardale © NPAP/Paul Frodsham

A community archaeology project run by the North Pennines AONB Partnership has been so successful that it has had the go-ahead to come up with new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News in brief Tagged With: Ancient Mysteries, Aonb, Archaeological Fieldwork, Archaeological Landscape, Archaeology Project, Community Archaeology, Community Volunteers, English Heritage, Environment Officer, Heritage Lottery Fund, Holwick, Landscape Management, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Pennines, Northumberland National Park, Pilot Phase, Pilot Project, Prehistoric Burial, Upper Teesdale, Weardale

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...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Featured Tagged With: Archaeological Importance, Architectural Innovation, Bowdler, British Archaeology, Central London, Century Technology, City Of London, Coffee House, Columnar Structure, Commercial Complex, Edward Lloyd, English Heritage, Futuristic Design, Heart Of The City, Heritage Assets, Heritage Heritage, Heritage Minister, Insurance Firm, Insurance Market, John Penrose, Lloyds Building, London, Lutine Bell, Major Insurance, Mesolithic Settlement, Minister John, November 1981, Queen Mother, Richard Rogers Partnership, Scarborough North Yorkshire, Ship Owners, Tower Street, Welshman, White Heat

Wade’s Stone stands proud on the North York Moors

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November 15, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The standing stone is known as Wade’s Stone after the giant that, according to local legend, lived in the area. Pic NYMNP

Wade’s Stone once again stands proud on the North York Moors thanks to help from Tees Archaeology. The two metre high stone in the North York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Featured Tagged With: Archaeology, Blakey, Bronze Age, Burial Monuments, Cattle, Causeway, Cows, English Heritage, Handful, Humber Region, Management Scheme, Monument Management, Moor, Moors National Park, Nearby Hill, Neolithic, North York Moors, North York Moors National Park, Prehistoric Burial, Risk Status, Standing Stones

English Heritage Angel Awards – winners announced

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November 1, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol - Pic English Heritage/Jonathan Moore

Presented at a gala ceremony in London the winners of the first English Heritage Angel Awards have been announced. Founded earlier this year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Featured Tagged With: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Angel Award, Angel Awards, Award Scheme, Bristol City Council, Cemetery Trust, City Of Bath College, English Heritage, Gala Ceremony, Graham Norton, Hampstead London, Hythe Kent, Jonathan Moore, Leeds West Yorkshire, Margaret Of Antioch, Melvyn Bragg, Michael Winner, Orangery, Preservation Trust, Simon Thurley, St Margaret Of Antioch, Vale Cemetery

London Underground stations ‘listed’

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August 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Russell Square underground station - Pic English Heritage

A number of London Underground stations have been listed at Grade ll by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose. This status indicates that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture Tagged With: Architectural Features, Architectural Significance, Brent Cross, Caledonian Road, Central Oxford, Chalk Farm, English Heritage, Hendon, Heritage Minister, John Penrose, Oxford Circus, Oxford Street, Perivale, Piccadilly Line, Remarkable Commitment, Russell Square, Simon Thurley, Squa, Underground Station, Underground Stations, Underground System, West Acton

Protection upgrade for Margate coaster

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August 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Margate Scenic Railway - Pic English Heritage

Britain’s oldest roller coaster, the Scenic Railway at Dreamland, Margate, has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II Star on the advice of English … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Technology Tagged With: Alteration, Amusement Park, Blackpool, Caption, Design Interest, Designation, English Heritage, Fire Damage, Integrity, John Henry, New American Style, Proportion, Rarity, Roller Coaster Design, Scenic Railway, Scenic Railways, Seaside Resorts, Spite, Team Leader, Thanet District Council, Timber Structure

Heritage of Dartmoor recorded by English Heritage

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August 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

A new book has been published charting the evolution of Dartmoor's rich archaeology and stunning landscape. 'The Field Archaeology of Dartmoor' by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News in brief Tagged With: Archaeological Investigation, Archaeological Survey, British Organisation, China Clay, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor National Park Authority, English Heritage, Gunpowder Mills, Human Dimension, Industrial Landscape, Landscape History, Medieval Character, Mesolithic Period, Millennium Bc, Modern Landscape, Natural Qualities, Phil Newman, Prehistoric Settlement, Silver Lead, Southern England, Stunning Landscape, Tin Industry, Upland Farming

Ravenglass Roman bath house

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July 15, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130

Thousands of visitors arrive at the small village of Ravenglass in south west Cumbria every year to travel on the narrow gauge railway. However, many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Featured Tagged With: 800m, Buggies, Campsite, Caption, Changing Room, Cohort, Cold Baths, English Heritage, Excavations, Heating Systems, Historians, Infantry Unit, Muncaster Castle, Narrow Gauge Railway, Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp, Northern Britain, Outskirts, Ravenglass, Roman Army, Roman Bath, Roman Bath House, Saunas, Signposts, Suitable Footwear, Wheelchairs, Wint, Woodland Path

Old St Helen’s church in Hastings gets conservation grant

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July 14, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Old St Helen's church at Ore, Hastings - Pic HLF

The Old St Helen's church at Ore, Hastings is set to be protected thanks to a £470,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Abandoned in 1869, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture, Featured Tagged With: 11th Century, 21st July, Ancient Monument, Archaeology Project, Community Archaeology, Conservation Project, Ecological Interpretation, English Heritage, Future Generations, Hastings, Heritage Lottery Fund, Heritage Trust, Hlf, Interest Groups, Public Exhibition, Saxon, St Helen, St Helens, Stonework, Term Stability, Tombs

Heritage Open Days – 2011 – England

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May 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The 200-year-old mill at Sarehole is one of only two surviving watermills in Birmingham.

Previously unseen manuscripts from the Cumbrian poet Wordsworth will go on show later this year as part of a national project. Visitors to The … [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...]