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Burning the Clocks - Brighton - Photo Ray Gibson

Burning the Clocks in Brighton

Burning the Clocks is an annual community event in Brighton, which takes place on 21st December, with a lantern parade and fireshow…

Burning the Clocks - Brighton - Photo Ray Gibson

Time for Burning the Clocks in Brighton

This year will be the 21st annual Burning the Clocks community event in Brighton on 21st December 2014, the winter solstice…

Burning the Clocks - Brighton - Photo Ray Gibson

Time for Burning the Clocks

Burning the Clocks is a parade of lanterns taking place on the winter solstice in Brighton. The event culminates with a bonfire, fireshow and fireworks….

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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