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Archives for Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby

Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2016

Humber Bridge hosts annual quirky cart race

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby will take place on Saturday 1st July, and will see crazy gravity powered carts racing down the sliproad…

Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2016

A daring downhill dash at the Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby

On Saturday 25th June, the Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby will see teams in handmade carts competing in a gravity-powered downhill dash…

Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2013

Crazy carts at the Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby

The annual Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby takes place on 5th July 2014 with teams competing in gravity powered handmade carts raced from the Humber Bridge…

Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2013

Zoom along to the Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2013 will see amateur teams compete in handmade carts powered only by gravity. The first race starts at 9am on 6th July…

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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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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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