Countess Pillar near Penrith

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Situated by the side of the busy A66 just outside Penrith in Cumbria, is a stone tower known as the Countess Pillar. Standing around 4m tall and  on … [Read more...]

The art of Josefina de Vasconcellos

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The Young Martyr - Josefina de Vasconcellos

Born in 1904  Josefina de Vasconcellos lived to be over 100 and left a legacy of fine artwork around the world. The daughter of a Brazilian diplomat … [Read more...]

Woolworths – End of an era

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With the store closure timetable being published another icon is set to be removed from the British High Street. … [Read more...]

Lowther Castle

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Lowther Castle - near to Penrith

Situated just outside of Penrith in North Cumbria is the now derelict castle at Lowther. The 120 acre, Grade II listed site contains the remnants … [Read more...]

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