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Lamplighter Festival - Todmorden - Handmade Parade

Todmorden’s Lamplighter Festival brings a creative glow to Yorkshire

On Saturday 19th November, Todmorden will light up with a handmade lantern parade, fire performers, street bands and illuminated installations…

Lamplighter Festival - Todmorden - Handmade Parade

Fire performers, illuminated installations and lanterns at the Lamplighter Festival

On Saturday 6th December, Todmorden in West Yorkshire will light up with a lantern parade, fire performers, illuminated installations and a Christmas night market…

Lamplighter Festival - Todmorden - Handmade Parade

Giant jelly fish, fire performers and illuminated bands for the Lamplighter Festival

The Lamplighter Festival will come to Todmorden in West Yorkshire on Saturday 23rd November to celebrate the change of the seasons…

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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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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