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Thames Barge Driving Race 2016 - Photo Ben Mann & TBD

Head to the Thames in London to see the historic Barge Rowing Race

Historic rowing event, the Thames Barge Driving Race, will take place on Saturday 15th July, commemorating the traditional skills of the Thames Watermen and Lightermen…

Thames Barge Driving Race 2016 - Photo Ben Mann & TBD

Traditional skills on show in the Thames Barge Driving Race

The Thames Barge Driving Race takes place on 9th July. This unique race sees competitors rowing a course of seven miles, from Greenwich Pier to Westminster Bridge…

Thames Barge Driving Race 2013 (Photo: Ben Mann & TBD)

Row, row, row your boat for the 38th Annual Thames Barge Driving Race

The 2013 Thames Barge Driving Race on 13th July is a unique race, rowed over a course of seven miles between Greenwich and Westminster Bridge. ..

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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