The local heritage of a Northumbrian village can now be told, following the opening of a micro-museum. Contained within a restored Victorian …
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Book review; Deadlock and Deliverance
The lands on the border of Scotland and England are probably more famous for being the northern most outpost of the Roman Empire, with Hadrian's Wall …
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Decorative textiles through the ages
A series of demonstrations and workshops highlighting techniques and materials used to create essential and decorative textiles through the ages, is …
Ceramic tiles in Carlisle create flood defence artwork
Ceramic tiles have been designed into the new Carlisle flood defences as part of an art project . The tiles, over 40 in total, are positioned …
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Heritage Crafts Association conference 2011
The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) spring conference will feature an impressive line-up of speakers at the Victoria and Albert Museum in …
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Medical instruments go on display in Worcester
A new permanent exhibition, celebrating the history of medicine, is being created in a ward of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary. Extensive …
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Hallmuir Ukrainian POW Chapel
Hallmuir Ukrainian POW chapel survives as a living memorial to over 400 Ukrainian prisoners of World War II. The Hallmuir Prisoner of War Camp …
Solway Coast Smugglers
Smuggling along the Solway Coast was rife during the 17th and 18th centuries with large professional gangs operating on the Scottish and English …
Goldwork Embroidery
We were asked to find out about this strange embroidery on an old purse, using metal wire. This picture was sent to us by the lady with the …
Practice safe knitting
We recently came across this brand of Durex knitting needles and just had to share it. The needles were passed to us by one of our readers who …