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Three historic figures at one historic house

August 13, 2019

Your chance to see the Gilbert White House for free:- Heritage Open Day is 19th September 2019 Tickets available for Heritage Open Days Three historic figures at one historic house Gilbert White House Gilbert White’s House Gilbert White was a “parson-naturalist”, a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. He is best known for his world-famous book Natural History and… More Three historic figures at one historic house

Magna Carta-inspired artwork at Runnymede

August 10, 2019

The Jurors Duke of Cambridge dedicated a permanent artwork called “The Jurors” at Runnymede in 2015. This art installation celebrates the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and was created by Hew Locke. It is formed of 12 bronze chairs, each decorated with panels of images and symbols relating to past and ongoing struggles for freedom, rule… More Magna Carta-inspired artwork at Runnymede

The Tank Museum, Bovington

August 6, 2019

The Tank Museum, Bovington, has over 300 vehicles including the world’s first tank and the infamous Tiger 131. The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in the First World War. Rudyard Kipling visited Bovington in 1923 and, after viewing the damaged tanks that had been salvaged at the… More The Tank Museum, Bovington

Posting photos of your vacation on social media

August 4, 2019

Ever heard the phrase “Pics or it Didn’t Happen”? How many photos does the average holiday maker take? Research, carried out by easyJet on 2,000 travellers in 2019, discovered that people take around 2,500 photos during a week’s holiday. It’s good to capture your memories on camera, but don’t spend all your time posting them… More Posting photos of your vacation on social media

Ways of Seeing – until 31st August 2019

August 2, 2019

In partnership with the Government Art Collection, Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019 has been transforming the whole borough of Waltham Forest into an art gallery. Ways of Seeing has art work from 33 internationally-known artists in 28 unusual and unexpected venues across Waltham Forest. The collection, on loan from the Government Art Collection in can… More Ways of Seeing – until 31st August 2019

Things to add to your bucket list

July 30, 2019

Wondering what sort of things could you to add to your bucket list? Usually you start by including the big ticket travel destinations you want to visit. But it doesn’t have to be just long haul travel. Try thinking of places closer to home you haven’t visited yet. Then include things you have never done… More Things to add to your bucket list

Athelhampton House and Gardens

July 30, 2019

Located near Dorchester is Athelhampton House and Gardens. The house is one of England’s finest Tudor Manor Houses, with the Great Hall, built in 1485, an excellent example of early Tudor architecture. The house contains a collection of English furniture from the Jacobean to Victorian times. Upstairs, the west wing houses a gallery of artwork by the Russian artist… More Athelhampton House and Gardens

Elisabeth Frink’s Riace Figures - photo by Juliamaud

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

July 23, 2019

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park features around 80 sculptures and installations to see in the open air. Henry Moore Henry Moore was the first patron of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. He wanted his work displayed in the Country Park. His Upright Motives were part of a large commission, for the courtyard of the new Olivetti building in Milan. Altogether Moore… More Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Brecon Mountain Railway

July 19, 2019

The Brecon Mountain Railway line runs from Pant to Torpantau. The journey by steam train takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservior. Following part of the route of the 1859 Brecon & Merthyr Railway (which closed in 1964) the track climbs… More Brecon Mountain Railway

London Museum of Water & Steam

July 16, 2019

A short walk from Kew Bridge station brought us to the former Kew Bridge Waterworks that now houses the London Museum of Water & Steam. The Kew Bridge Works started supplying water to London in 1838, when the Grand Junction Water Works Company moved its operations to Kew Bridge from Chelsea. The beam… More London Museum of Water & Steam

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