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Home > Archives for Whiston Festival of Brass

Archives for Whiston Festival of Brass

Whiston Festival of Brass - Brasstonbury

A festival of brass in Whiston

This year the Whiston Festival of Brass, also affectionately known as ‘Brasstonbury’, will take place in Whiston village on Saturday 2nd July…

Whiston Festival of Brass

Glastonbury is over, now it’s time for Brasstonbury

The 2014 Whiston Festival of Brass takes place on Saturday 5th July with a brass band contest, concert and family entertainment throughout the day…

Whiston Festival of Brass

A fanfare of music at Whiston Festival of Brass

The Whiston Festival of Brass aims to promote Brass Band music and takes place in the village of Whiston in Yorkshire on 6th July…

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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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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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