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Swan Upping 2017 - Thames - Contrary Life

The annual tradition of Swan Upping on the River Thames

The tradition of Swan Upping, the annual census of swans, will take place along the River Thames from Monday 17th to Friday 21st July…

Swan Upping 2016 - River Thames

The tradition of Swan Upping on the Thames

The ceremony of Swan Upping takes place during the third week of July every year, a Royal traditional which dates back to the twelfth century…

Swans on Canal - Contrary Life

Taking stock of the swans on the Thames

Swan Upping takes place on the Thames during the third week of July every year. This year’s traditional swan count takes place daily until 18th July…

Swans on Canal - Contrary Life

Put down the Angry Birds and watch the Swan Upping 2013

This year’s Swan Upping will start on Monday 15th July departing from Sunbury, and end at Abingdon, Oxfordshire on Friday 19th July…

Curiosity of the Week

Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!

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Discover nocturnal wildlife wonders at Virtual Dark Skies Festival
Dalby Forest North York Moors Dark Skies cSteve Bell

This year’s Dark Skies Festival is going virtual to help you explore space, nocturnal wildlife and the night sky…

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