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Hear the New Bells of Notre Dame

Just over 6 hours ago the new bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang out exactly as they would have done 200 years ago. The nine new bells chime with …

For 157 years, the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral have chimed discordantly, irritating residents and visitors alike. But a new set of nine bells …

A fascinating ‘Women in The Workhouse’ exhibition opens on International Women’s Day, Friday 8th March, at the National Trust property in …

The National Trust team at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire are offering an exclusive look behind closed doors on Wednesday 13th February. Get a …

Recent press articles have indicted that the English Heritage Blue Plaque Scheme is to be phased out. However, English Heritage say that the scheme …

The Little Nipper was first made by Procter Brothers Ltd in 1897. It was designed by the British inventor and ironmonger, James Henry …

Farlam church, dedicated to St. Thomas à Becket, is a plain stone building, in the Early English style, near the hamlet of Kirkhouse. Erected near …

60 free tickets are being offered by Historic Scotland to 69 ticketed attractions in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The 30 pairs of …

The Highlanders’ Museum at Fort George near Inverness has been awarded a grant of £130,000 by Historic Scotland. This will go towards their appeal …

The Victorian society is calling on people across the country to nominate endangered Victorian or Edwardian buildings in their local area. An …