1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield
Battle
On 14th of October 1066 the history of England was changed forever. Walk the battlefield and imagine being at the heart of the fighting. Discover what life was really like in England just before the Conquest, and find out about the realities of this bloodiest of battles. Surrounded by the historic town of Battle with its... more details >
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American Museum in Britain
Bath
The American Museum in Britain takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the 20th century; and illustrates the complexity of American culture through its remarkable collections of folk and decorative arts. Its furniture, paintings, maps, quilts, silver, and glass are presented in... more details >
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Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens
Churchgate, Spalding
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum is set in a Medieval Hall dating back to around 1451. This fascinating grade II* listed building includes exhibitions, displays and educational opportunities for all to enjoy. There's always lots to see and do at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, including events, re-enactments, craft sessions and exhibitions.... more details >
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Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery
Alnwick, Northumberland
Bailiffgate Museum presents for the first time the history of Alnwick and District. The people and places of North Northumberland are brought to life here in lively, interactive style, through an exploration of six engaging themes. A mixture of traditional displays and exciting hands-on activities makes the Museum suitable... more details >
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Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery Family Activities and Exhibition List 2010
Alnwick, Northumberland
A diverse range of art and history exhibitions are staged throughout the year in Bailiffgate’s Gallery, with complementary workshops, activities and special events.
Download this leaflet for more information about our Family Activities and Special Events
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Bakelite Museum
Williton, Somerset
The Bakelite Museum in Williton is tucked away in a historic watermill and is home to the largest collection of vintage plastics in Britain. You’ll find just about everything you can think of here, from radios, cameras and telephones to a Bakelite coffin! The exhibits begin with Victorian plastics and take you through... more details >
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Barley Hall
York
Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980's the house was hidden under the relatively modern facade of a derelict office block. Only when the building was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval building discovered and its history uncovered.
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Barnstaple Heritage Centre
Barnstaple
Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes, in our fantastic hands-on exhibition
On your Journey Through Time, you can experience Saxon Life in Barnstaple, find out what was on offer in the Medieval Market, listen...
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Battle Museum of Local History
Battle, East Sussex
The BMOLH is a dynamic source of local history showcasing artefacts from Pre-history to Roman, Guy Fawkes and gunpowder, Victorian to World War II: featuring significant information on the Bayeux Tapestry in its Educational Resource Centre along with static displays of a complete Stothard engraving of the tapestry. There... more details >
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Beer Quarry Caves
Beer, Devon
Beer Quarry Caves has a 2,000 year history of quarrying stone using virtually unchanged methods from Roman times until last century. Our guides will take you on an hour long tour through the awe-inspiring caves with their mighty halls of vaulted roofs and pillars of Beer stone which have been likened to a vast underground... more details >
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Bellfoundry Museum
Loughborough
The museum at Taylors Eayre & Smith Ltd, tells the story of the Bellfoundry going right back to its links with bellfounding in the 13th Century. An extensive range of exhibits and memorabilia tells the story of one of the oldest manufacturing industries in the world.
Located over two floors there are lots...
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Beverley Mini Guide
Beverley
This bustling market town boasts an attractive blend of past and present with lots to see and lots to do. The medieval town of Beverley is famous for its 13th century Minster, its market and its music. Toll Gavel, Butcher Row, Ladygate, Hengate, Wednesday Market and Saturday Market, the street names alone conjure... more details >
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Black Country Living Museum
Dudley, West Midlands
Discover a fascinating world when you visit this urban heritage park in the shadow of Dudley Castle at the heart of the Black Country. Historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt at the Museum, to create a tribute to the traditional skills and enterprise of the people... more details >
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Black Country Living Museum - Visitor Information
Dudley, West Midlands
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The Black Country Living Museum tells the story of a fascinating period of history. Discover the Black Country in the interpretive exhibitions then explore the open air site where historic buildings and features have been brought together to vividly recreate a past way of life. Friendly costumed characters will... more details >
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Bosworth Battlefield
Sutton Cheney, Nr. Market Bosworth, Nuneaton
Journey through medieval England in the interactive exhibition, witness the horrors of medieval warfare in the Barber Surgeon's tent and discover if you would have made a valiant knight with armour to try on and weapons to handle. Whose side will you take as you enter the battle room, Richard's or Henry's' See history... more details >
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Bridlington Mini Guide 2010
Bridlington
When you want a real Yorkshire seaside holiday, it’s got to be Bridlington. Buckets and spades, fish and chips, funfairs and arcades, gorgeous sandy beaches ... nowhere else hits the spot like our lovely resort. As well as plenty of attractions whatever the weather, there are even more great things to do nearby. For more... more details >
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Brontes in Pennine Yorkshire
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Download a copy of your guide to 'Shirley Country' and uncover the history of the Bronte's in the villages and towns around the Spen Valley, setting for Charlotte Bronte's novel 'Shirley'. Published in 1849, Charlotte Bronte's novel Shirley caused quite a sensation. Local people had only just discovered that the quiet... more details >
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Brunei Gallery - Forthcoming Exhibitions 2010
London
Please download our forthcoming exhibitions guide to see what's on from now until December 2010 at the Brunei Gallery SOAS more details >
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Brunei Gallery - Treasures of the School of Oriental & African Studies
London
The SOAS collections are extensive, important and intriguing. They include a remarkable variety of material: manuscripts, rare books, wall-hangings, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, sculptures, maps, photographs, documents of historical interest, and important archaeological collections. The display contains pieces from... more details >
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Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Caerhays, St Austell
Historic house and gardens situated on the south Cornwall coast. Internationally known as the home of the williamsii x camellias and holder of a National Magnolia Collection. Open for garden tours, house tours( in season) and many other events. more details >
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