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

The Tank Museum, Bovington - photo by Juliamaud

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

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 photos by juliamaud

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