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All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

Beating the Bounds in the City of London

Each year, on Ascension Day, an ancient custom is carried out in the City of London called Beating the Bounds, originating from a time before maps were commonplace…

Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

Knollys Rose Ceremony, a quirky tradition in the City of London

The Knollys Rose Ceremony takes place annually in June, in the City of London. The ceremony is a fascinating and quirky tradition which dates back to the 1300s…

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Plucking a rose for the Knollys Rose Ceremony

Knollys Rose Ceremony is a British tradition dating back to 1381, held annually in June, it begins with a rose being plucked from a garden in Seething Lane…

Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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