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The WAAF At War

August 3, 2011 By Pen and Sword Books

Members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force played a vital role in supporting the operations of the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and … [Read more...]

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Ritual burial theory overturned in Maryport

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July 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Altar fragment found in Maryport. Pic Hadrian's Wall Heritage

Archaeologists and Roman experts may have to re-write history due to finds in Cumbria during a recent excavation. The excavation, on land adjacent … [Read more...]

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Ghost adverts

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May 30, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Capturing a moment in advertising history, long before neon or lcd computer screens, product adverts were painted on to buildings and walls. In a … [Read more...]