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Eyam - Plague Village - Derbyshire

Eyam, The Plague Village

Our latest Curiosity of the Week, the picturesque Derbyshire village of Eyam, known by many as the Plague Village, has a fascinating place in history…

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Competitors run for beer in the Great Kinder Beer Barrel Challenge

The Great Kinder Beer Barrel Challenge is a unique fell running event and takes place on 13th September 2014 in the Peak District…

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 1

There is a world of tunnels, caverns and other underground haunts to explore in the UK. So join us on a journey to the dark side as Contrary Life picks out some subterranean gems and hidden passageways…

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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