The Little Nipper was first made by Procter Brothers Ltd in 1897. It was designed by the British inventor and ironmonger, James Henry …
Historic Scotland Diamond Jubilee Ticket Giveaway
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 …
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Can you identify this baptismal font?
Can you help identify this stone font in Southeastern Wisconsin, USA? Said to be a Baptismal font, this artefact was rescued when a Catholic …
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Popular Erddig stays open for longer
For the first time in its 250 year history of one of Wales’s foremost great houses, Erddig, will open its doors to the public throughout …
Protection upgrade for Margate coaster
Britain’s oldest roller coaster, the Scenic Railway at Dreamland, Margate, has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II Star on the advice of English …
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Ravenglass Roman bath house
Thousands of visitors arrive at the small village of Ravenglass in south west Cumbria every year to travel on the narrow gauge railway. However, many …
Carlisle and Cumberland Bank – Wigton, Cumbria
Following a recent walk around the town of Wigton, in north Cumbria, we were curious to learn more about some carved stonework we spotted with the …
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Monopoly board secured by spy HQ
A hand drawn Monopoly board has been donated to the home of British codebreakers, Bletchley Park. The board, used by the Bletchley Park …
Carlisle City boundary marker ?
Hidden in undergrowth and off the beaten track is what appears to be a boundary marker for the City of Carlisle. The marker can be found just …
Central Hall Methodist Church, Fisher Street, Carlisle
Built in 1922 the Central Methodist Hall in Carlisle closed in 2005. It was opened on April 12th, 1923 by Mr Joseph Rank. The estimated cost of the …
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