Costumes made for a teenage Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret when they took to the stage in an Old Mother Red Riding Boots pantomime are to go on display for the first time. A young Elizabeth, now the Queen, wore a long-sleeved pink satin and lace dress to play Lady Christina Sherwood for the production during the Second World War when she was 18. She also … [Read more...] about Costumes worn by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in pantomimes to go on show for the first time at Windsor Castle for Christmas
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‘Nationally significant’ collection of Roman bronzes acquired by Yorkshire Museum
A rare 1,800-year-old collection of bronze objects found in an area where little was known about the presence of the Romans has been described as being of “national significance” ahead of its unveiling at a Yorkshire museum. The “truly exceptional” Roman hoard was found by metal detectorists in a field near Ampleforth, in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, in May 2020, and has been … [Read more...] about ‘Nationally significant’ collection of Roman bronzes acquired by Yorkshire Museum
Grand chandelier and candelabra prepped for opening of Windsor semi-state rooms
Windsor Castle staff have been carrying out the painstaking task of dusting the grand chandelier in the Crimson Drawing Room, ready for the opening of the semi-state rooms to the public. Armed with a brush and a vacuum backpack, one conservator was pictured standing on a scaffold structure as she delicately tended to the historic centerpiece. The chandelier is believed to … [Read more...] about Grand chandelier and candelabra prepped for opening of Windsor semi-state rooms
Stoke-on-Trent’s historic Spitfire unveiled in £5.4m gallery after three-year restoration
A Spitfire donated to Stoke-on-Trent by the RAF in 1972 is set to go back on public display in a new glass-fronted £5.4 million gallery as an “anything’s possible” symbol of hope. The aircraft’s official unveiling in a 3,800 sq ft extension to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery on Wednesday, being attended by the great-nephew of the Spitfire’s designer Reginald Mitchell, … [Read more...] about Stoke-on-Trent’s historic Spitfire unveiled in £5.4m gallery after three-year restoration
Attraction News: Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum
Golden artifacts unearthed from ancient burial mounds built by Saka warrior people in Kazakhstan are to go on display at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum. Many mounds, where elites were buried with their horses and treasures, have been looted, but archaeologists found that the burial display of a teenage archer was intact. Rockfall had apparently shielded the boy, who was no … [Read more...] about Attraction News: Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go in display Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum
Millions in National Lottery funding pledged to improve access to Britain’s landmarks
Several of the UK’s most popular heritage sites have been granted a total of more than £14 million in National Lottery funding to help them improve access for disabled people. The cash will also be used to help more people from a diverse range of backgrounds connect with the UK’s monuments, the National Lottery Heritage Fund said. Among the sites to receive a funding boost … [Read more...] about Millions in National Lottery funding pledged to improve access to Britain’s landmarks
Exhibition Report: Portsmouth – The Mary Rose Museum – New 1545 Experience And So Much To See
The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth has added a new immersive experience. 1545 - When Their World Ended is available for all to enjoy from Monday 26 July 2021. As I last visited the Mary Rose Museum back in 2013, just before it opened, this was a great reason to return. What Is The Mary Rose? The Mary Rose is the world’s only surviving sixteenth-century warship. She was … [Read more...] about Exhibition Report: Portsmouth – The Mary Rose Museum – New 1545 Experience And So Much To See
Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned
Scottish mountaineering charities have criticized Google for suggesting routes up Ben Nevis and other Munros they say are “potentially fatal” and direct people over a cliff. The John Muir Trust, which looks after the upper reaches of the UK’s highest mountain, said attempts to contact the company over the issue have been met with silence. The charity said certain searches for … [Read more...] about Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned
Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose
Dame Judi Dench is helping bring history to life at a new immersive experience recreating the final moments of Henry VIII’s flagship, the Mary Rose. The Oscar-winning actress introduces the new exhibition, named 1545 after the year it sank, which has launched at the home of the Tudor warship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Mary Rose lay undiscovered on the seabed of the … [Read more...] about Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose
Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again
Britain’s best seaside destination has been named as Bamburgh on the Northumberland coast by the consumer magazine Which? The publication surveyed 4,000 people and ranked almost 100 towns and villages ahead of the big summer getaway, which was expected to be particularly popular for UK holidays due to the pandemic. Bamburgh was selected as the best seaside town or village, … [Read more...] about Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again
Blackpool Tower Ballroom ready to reopen after lockdown following refurbishment
Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime, the ballroom has undergone its most extensive program of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. A team of highly skilled craftsmen, who worked on projects including the … [Read more...] about Blackpool Tower Ballroom ready to reopen after lockdown following refurbishment
Portsmouth: New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return
A new exhibition telling the story of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory “from acorn to icon” has opened to the public for the first time as the 256-year-old warship reopens following lockdown. The gallery, entitled HMS Victory: The Nation’s Flagship, explains the construction and conservation of the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission. Previously unseen objects from the … [Read more...] about Portsmouth: New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return
Garden created from lost stately home grounds open in Greater Manchester after pandemic delay
A garden created from lost stately home grounds opened to the public this week after nearly a year’s delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bridgewater, the Royal Horticultural Society’s fifth public garden, has been created from the historic grounds at Worsley New Hall, Salford, Greater Manchester, with a focus on the local community. It had been due to open in July 2020, but … [Read more...] about Garden created from lost stately home grounds open in Greater Manchester after pandemic delay
HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work
The main lower mast of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory has been removed for the first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work. The removal of one of the earliest surviving examples of a wrought iron mast in the Royal Navy is part of a 20-year conservation project on the warship based at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The three-day operation involved a huge crane … [Read more...] about HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work
Britain’s historic buildings and attractions primped and preened ahead of grand reopenings
Some good news for Britain's heritage attractions as they prepare to reopen. Britain's historic buildings are being primped and preened ahead of reopening to the public on Monday. Cinemas, museums, theatres, and concert halls in England will be allowed to reopen from May 17 under step three on the road map out of lockdown (we should add that foreign tourists are not allowed to … [Read more...] about Britain’s historic buildings and attractions primped and preened ahead of grand reopenings
HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
A wooden foremast from HMS Victory featuring a hole punched into it by a cannonball during the Battle of Trafalgar is to go on public display. The previously unseen piece is set to be one of the star exhibits as the HMS Victory: The Nation’s Flagship gallery reopens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on May 17. A life mask of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson that was taken in Naples … [Read more...] about HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Bletchley Park: New Exhibition Report – D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. Due to its exceptional historical importance, this nineteenth-century mansion and estate in Buckinghamshire is open to visitors … [Read more...] about Bletchley Park: New Exhibition Report – D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
What’s On Around Britain in May 2019: Bank Holidays, Morris Dancing, Highland Games, Hay Festival, Cheese Rolling, Blenheim, Liverpool and more!
There are two public holidays (bank holidays) this month on Monday 6 May and Monday 27 May 2019. Mostly, people will just enjoy that free time with their family and friends and there will be some traditional entertainment, such as maypole dancing on May Day. People used to cut down young trees and dance around them in the centre of villages to mark the arrival of summer. It … [Read more...] about What’s On Around Britain in May 2019: Bank Holidays, Morris Dancing, Highland Games, Hay Festival, Cheese Rolling, Blenheim, Liverpool and more!
Guest Blog: Great Holiday Markets of the National Trust
Traveling to the UK this holiday season? Be sure to visit a holiday market during your trip! Here are some National Trust homes hosting markets this year: England Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire Now until December 16 Waddesdon’s Christmas Fair features more than 80 exhibitors housed in wooden chalets in front of the spectacular manor. They’ll be selling a range of high-quality … [Read more...] about Guest Blog: Great Holiday Markets of the National Trust
What’s On in 2019: Blenheim Palace Unveils 2019 Events To Look Forward To
Blenheim Palace is one of our most favorite places in Britain and we highly recommend a visit. They recently sent us a summary of their upcoming events for 2019 - some of these are definitely planning a future trip around. I already see one or two events I want to make sure we try and see when we're in Britain in 2019. We're going to be in the general area when the Turner … [Read more...] about What’s On in 2019: Blenheim Palace Unveils 2019 Events To Look Forward To
Ticket Alert: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Wedding Outfits to Go On Display at Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse
Great news for Royal watchers! The Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress and the Duke's dress uniform that they wore during the Royal Wedding will go in display at Windsor Castle this October. They'll also be displayed in Scotland in 2019. From The Royal Collection Trust: We're excited to announce that the wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be on display at … [Read more...] about Ticket Alert: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Wedding Outfits to Go On Display at Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse
Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth – Exploring the New Exhibition at Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries
Oxford University's Bodleian Library recently launched a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien and his connection to Oxford. Many authors have strong connections to Oxford: Lewis Carroll who wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, C.S. Lewis who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and, of course, J.R.R. Tolkien who brought us The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. … [Read more...] about Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth – Exploring the New Exhibition at Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries
Attention Harry Potter Fans: Test Your Potter Knowledge at new Quiz Nights at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Think you know everything there is to know about Harry Potter? Then test it against your fellow fans at exclusive new Quiz Nights at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - aka the place where they filmed the Harry Potter films. Here are the details: This July, for the first time, Harry Potter fans will be able to test their Wizarding World knowledge in the Great Hall of … [Read more...] about Attention Harry Potter Fans: Test Your Potter Knowledge at new Quiz Nights at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Kew Gardens Temperate Glass House Reopens After 5 Year Renovation
If you've visited Kew Gardens over the last few years, you've probably been disappointed to see that the main Temperate Glass House was closed for renovations. Well, it's now finished and reopened to the public and it's glorious. From Kew: Kew Gardens completed the largest restoration project in its entire history. On 5 May, the doors of its spectacular Temperate House … [Read more...] about Kew Gardens Temperate Glass House Reopens After 5 Year Renovation
Tour Alert: Harry Potter Studio Tour Launching New Exhibition Dedicated to the Costumes of Harry Potter
The Harry Potter Studio Tour has become quite adept at developing new exhibitions to keep the attraction fresh and relevant so many years after the films finished. Starting at the end of this month, they're launching a new special exhibition on the all the wonderful costuming that went on during the production of the films. From Warner Brother's Studio Tour: New for 2018, … [Read more...] about Tour Alert: Harry Potter Studio Tour Launching New Exhibition Dedicated to the Costumes of Harry Potter
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