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The real story of the Gunpowder Plot in Cumbria

Discover the truth of the Gunpowder plot of 1605 with a tour around Carlisle Castle in Cumbria on 5th November 2011…

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Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!

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Play shines a light on sexism

Sexy Lamp, Katie Arnstein, courtesy of Simon Jefferis

Sexy Lamp, Katie Arnstein, courtesy of Simon Jefferis

This week, Sexy Lamp will be making its digital premiere with a livestream from Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre…

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