St George’s Fields in Leeds
Hidden in the campus of the University of Leeds is a pretty park with some interesting furniture left over from its previous life. Read this week’s Curiosity of the week to find out where the ‘worthies’ of Leeds lie…
Contrary Life gets a bit rock ‘n’ roll for Bowie exhibition launch
The White Cloth Gallery in Leeds is running an exhibition of Bowie photographs taken from the Duffy archive covering a period of 10 years in Bowie’s career…
North East Archive
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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 3
This is Contrary Life’s final foray into the world under our feet. Step down into curious crypts and cellars as we explore what’s under some of our old buildings…
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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 1
There is a whole world of tunnels, mines, caverns and other underground haunts to explore in the UK. So why not join us on a journey to the dark side as Contrary Life picks out some subterranean gems and hidden passageways?
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Unique sounds in South Shields with the Foghorn Requiem
This summer, Souter Lighthouse, South Shields – the first lighthouse in the world to be powered by electricity – is to provide the backdrop for a unique, musical world-first in celebration of the foghorn…
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Things get curiouser and curiouser this half term on the Alice in Wonderland trail
This half term (16th – 24th February 2013) Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens in Northumberland hosts an Alice in Wonderland Trail suitable for all the family…
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Stone cleaning workshop at Chesters Roman Fort
Every year the stone altars and sculpture at Chesters Museum have to be cleaned. This year the conservator and curator are inviting you along to help with this dusty task!
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Roman finds and artefact exploring at Hadrian’s Wall
Head along to Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 26th January 2013 and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers…
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Valentine’s Day and not a candle in sight
Every year Contrary Life likes to bring you some alternative ways to spend Valentine’s and this year is no exception. Below we bring you our pick of things to do on or around Valentine’s Day to avoid the age old flowers and candle-lit dinner combo…
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Roman Finds and Artefact Exploring near Hadrian’s Wall
Head along to Corbridge Roman Town near Hadrian’s Wall and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers on 19th January 2013…
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Ghost Stories for Christmas at Belsay Hall
Gather in the library at Belsay Hall for a series of Victorian inspired ghost stories told by the Lady of the house in this unique storytelling event on 23rd & 24th November 2012…
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Celebrate St. George’s Day with a dragon family fun trail
St. George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons at Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 21st and 22nd April 2012…
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Wacky wooing: something different for Valentine’s Day 2012
Contrary Life has compiled a list of 20 fun, interesting and exciting things to do on Valentine’s Day 2012…
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On the hunt around the hidden parts of London
Roaming around central London on the hunt to discover hidden parts of the city…