Category: Heritage
Coombe Abbey, the Princess and the Gunpowder Plot
In the coming week up and down the country and locally, bonfires will be lit and firework displays will light up the night skies to celebrate Bonfire Night.
Whilst the fifth of November is a time of people coming together for food, drink, bonfires, sparklers and firework pyrotechnics, it is a reminder of one of England’s most notorious acts of treason way back in 1605. The Gunpowder Plot, the failed attempt to kill King James I and his courtiers by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
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Discovering Durham – Day 2: Bishops, Faith and Beamish – Part 2
Onto the second part of our second day in Durham and a look around a visitor attraction which secretly we had hoped would be included on our itinerary.
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Discovering Durham – Day 2: Bishops, Faith and Beamish – Part 1
The first half of our itinerary for the second day was to head into Bishop Auckland and to explore some of the numerous attractions which make up the Auckland Project; a regeneration charity that has used art to help transform the fortunes of this former mining town.
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Discovering Durham – Day 1: A new Rising
Our first port of call was the magnificent Raby Castle. What a place to start our short tour of what Durham has to offer.
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From the birthplace to the home of rugby
Call it fate or the gods of rugby looking down on me, maybe it was even a calling.
No sooner had plans been made and booked for my recent visit and guided tour of Rugby School, the birthplace of rugby football, and exploring the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum than I receive an invitation. A special one too.
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Where it all started – exploring a scene of worldwide sporting significance 200 years on and all on my own doorstep
Whether you are a fan, player or follower of the sport, it cannot have escaped your attention that this year is something of a big year in the world of rugby.
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Last chance to visit historic Holdenby House in 2023 this bank holiday weekend.
The iconic Holdenby House in Northamptonshire is set to open its doors to the public one last time for this year during this upcoming bank holiday weekend.
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Spectacular explosive night at Stanford Hall’s Firework Champions
If you thought fireworks were just for Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, wedding days and other special occasions, think again.
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The Landlocked Traveller 