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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…

Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder

Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle

Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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