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Archives for London Nocturne

London Nocturne - Penny Farthing Race

Penny Farthing and folding bike races at the London Nocturne

The 10th London Nocturne will take place in the heart of the City on Saturday 4th June, with folding bike and Penny Farthing races…

The IG Markets London Nocturne at Smithfields Market

Quirky bike races at the IG London Nocturne

The IG London Nocturne returns to Smithfield Market this Saturday (8th June) with a whole host of events including night-time criterium racing, a Penny Farthing race and folding bike races…

The IG Markets London Nocturne at Smithfields Market

Quirky cycle races at London Nocturne 2012

The London Nocturne 2012, a one-day cycling event at Smithfields Market took place on 9th June with quirky events including a Penny Farthing race, a folding bike race and the longest skid…

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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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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