Thank you very much to historian Tracy Borman for contributing her 5 things to do today. Get up with the lark – or preferably before. I’ve always been an early bird and love being up before anyone else. I get more done in the first hour or so of the day than the rest of […]
Tag Archives: history
August
09
Delve into your local history with the British Pathe Website
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The British Pathe Website contains 90,000 historic films. One of the most interesting ways to use this site is to search for your home town and watch a few videos to get a real sense of your local history. Here are a few videos that mean something to us and will also give you a […]
May
06
5 HISTORICAL THINGS TO DO IN LONDON TODAY – PART 2
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1. Watch a classical concert at Banqueting House Banqueting House was designed by Inigo Jones as the perfect place for one of King Charles I’s theatrical parties in 17th-century London. These days, Banqueting House is still used for functions and private parties but it’s open to the public as well. You’ll love the painted ceiling […]
December
03
Visit Jersey next year for the Channel Islands Heritage Festival 2015
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Jersey and Guernsey come together for the first time to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation during World War II From 3rd April – 11th May, 2015, the Channel Islands Heritage Festival will celebrate a group of small islands with a big history, marking the 70th Anniversary of the islands’ liberation during […]
October
18
Take a ride at York’s Jorvik Viking Centre
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The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK. Discover York for the first time in 2014 – visit http://www.visityork.org and book your accommodation with Visit York for an exclusive 20% discount off a 3 day […]