Northern Britain — Heritage and History

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...]

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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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