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Archives for World Snail Racing Championships

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Get in the slow lane for the World Snail Racing Championships

The World Snail Racing Championships 2017 will take place in Norfolk on Saturday 15th July, as part of Congham’s annual village fete…

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Racing at a snail’s pace in Norfolk

The World Snail Racing Championships 2016 will take place in Norfolk on Saturday 16th July. The event is part of the annual Congham Fete…

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Slug it out in Norfolk at the World Snail Racing Championships

Around 200 snails will slug it out at the World Snail Racing Championships 2014 in Congham, Norfolk, on 19th July as part of the annual Congham Fete…

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Slow down for the World Snail Racing Championships 2013

The World Snail Racing Championships 2013 will take place at Congham Fete in Norfolk on 20th July where more than 200 snails slug it out every year…

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It’s ready steady slow! As snails slug it out to be champion

For more than 25 years the World Snail Racing Championships have been held at Congham, near King’s Lynn, in Norfolk. The event attracts people of all ages and this year takes place on 18th August 2012…

World Snail Racing Championships

Racing at a snail’s pace in Norfolk

It’s ready, steady, slow, as more than 200 snails slug it out in the World Snail Racing Championships at Congham, Norfolk on 16th July 2011…

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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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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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