Prehistoric Burial — Heritage and History

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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...]

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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...]

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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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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...]