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  • Houghton Lodge Gardens, Hampshire, steps back in time with 'Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon' - to mark its 230th anniversary year.

    Houghton Lodge Gardens, Hampshire, steps back in time with 'Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon' - to mark its 230th anniversary year

    This year Houghton Lodge Gardens is celebrating its 230th anniversary with special events.  Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon of Tea, Tunes and Twirls will be held on 6 August from 12.30pm to 5pm and is a great opportunity to travel back in time and experience the magic of Regency England.    With dancing, promenading, music and afternoon tea or picnics this will be a unique event for the region, celebrating the anniversary and the Regency heritage of the historic house and grounds.

  • Historic Clan Maitland Portrait Collection
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    Historic Clan Maitland Portrait Collection

    A highlight of our guided tours at Thirlestane Castle is the incredible collection of portraits located in our State Dining Room. This is one of the most extensive family collections in Scotland dating back to 1590 and guests can discover almost the entire line of Maitlands from the 16th to the 20th century. Thirlestane has been home to the Maitland family for over 400 years, and it is a wonderful opportunity for our Clan Maitland visitors to have a glimpse of their ancestors. 

  • Hospital time capsule discovered in Wales
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    Hospital time capsule discovered in Wales

    Workers renovating a former hospital in South Wales have discovered a time capsule buried in the foundations more than 120 years ago. The capsule, which contained coils and newspapers from the time is now on display at the Blaenau Gwent town museum.

  • Major archaeological discovery unearthed in Bedfordshire
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    Major archaeological discovery unearthed in Bedfordshire

    A prehistoric site has been discovered in Bedfordshire. Around 25 monumental puts dating back to the Mesolithic period, which was between 12,000 and 6,000 years ago have been uncovered in Linmere, much to the amazement of archaeologists.

  • A brief history of Britain’s music festivals
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    A brief history of Britain’s music festivals

    After Glastonbury officially kicked off summer last month, we thought we would take a look at the history of music festivals. You might not think it, but music festivals are a key part of our heritage and some have been running for decades!

  • DUNVEGAN CASTLE & GARDENS SHORTLISTED FOR HISTORIC HOUSES GARDEN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023
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    Dunvegan Castle's gardens shortlisted for gardening award

    Dunvegan Castle and Gardens has made this year's shortlist for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award. Shortlisted entries are chosen from gardens, parks and grounds that offer free entry to members of Historic Houses.

  • Police launch Heritage Watch
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    Police launch Heritage Watch

    Police are asking the public to help with a crackdown on damage to historic sites and monuments following an uptake in heritage crime.

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