On display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shropshire until 31st March 2013 is a new temporary exhibition showcasing original examples of artwork that wartime aircrew created to personalise their aircraft. The exhibition brings together eleven…
The Vivat Trust (Vivat) will be opening its properties to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days event on the 8th and 9th September. Laura Norris, Vivat Director says, "The Heritage Open Days provide an ideal opportunity for the public to …
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway has joined forces with the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (Porthmadog) to create a one-off special event Quarry-Power September 14-16to celebrate the restoration of some local favourites – and they&rsquo…
Over the last few years, St John Baptist Parish Church in Cirencester (also known as 'The Cathedral of the Cotswolds'), has undergone a huge restoration and transformation! To celebrate the completion of the newly refurbished church, "Cirencester: A …
The worlds most famous clipper is set to re-open its bow to the public in the spring of 2012. Although a specific date is yet to be decided upon it will be approximately 5 years after the world watched in horror as the iconic vessel burned in the ear…
The National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall is a unique expression of national homage devoted to the remembrance of those who have given their lives in war. It was originally conceived as a commemoration of the war dead of the Fi…
This is a grotesque procession, led by an old Saint, St Nicholas, with his long white beard and ceremonial robes. Behind him is an order of screaming demons, illuminated by the faint lights of hundreds of lit torches. This could seem to be the princi…
Renishaw Hall, in the Peak District, has been producing wine for over 40 years. This September, they are throwing open the doors of the vineyard to the public. But you will have to hurry, there is only one date left on their calendar! Sunday 18 Septe…
The Chilean national day of independence, a heady mix of three-day parties, three-day barbecues, and three-days of dancing, coincides with the beginning of the southern spring. As you might expect, it’s a carnival of everything it means to …
For almost 300 years Bratislava was the Coronation City for the Kings of Hungary. In more recent years the first weekend of September has been designated for the Coronation Ceremony with parades, music and folk craftsmen at work. On the Sunday, the r…