Richard
So, You Want to Travel with a Pillow
Something slightly different from our normal postings, but after discussion in the Battered office we decided to share, what do you think?...
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Richard
- 3 days ago
- 3 min
UK’s best free days out named by Which? magazine
Which? magazine has revealed the UK’s best-rated museums, galleries, cathedrals, and historic sites that offer free admission. St Fagans...
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Richard
- May 26
- 1 min
The Hunterian Museum: A Journey Through Medical History
Explore the fascinating world of surgery and anatomy at the newly redesigned Hunterian Museum in London. With over 2,000 anatomical...
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Richard
- May 18
- 3 min
The Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England reopens to the public
After a six-year closure, the Hunterian Museum bursts back onto London’s cultural scene with the launch of a new website and the...
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Richard
- May 17
- 5 min
Make Memories this Father's Day, on a day trip to France.
If you're looking for something different this Father's Day, then why not treat Dad to a day trip to France with DFDS? Take a ferry to...
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Richard
- May 12
- 3 min
Latest National Portrait Gallery acquisition secured for the UK by a historic fundraising campaign
Joshua Reynolds's portrait of Mai was jointly acquired by the National Portrait Gallery and Getty. The innovative collaboration between...
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Richard
- May 11
- 4 min
New Major Cultural Event is Coming to Chester
Running from 20th May to 30th June, the FREE-to-enter exhibition will be held every Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-5pm at the previous H&M...
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Richard
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Spring Wildlife Migrations in the Yukon
As the temperature begins to rise again in the Yukon, so does the wildlife. During the spectacular Spring season in Canada's Northwest...
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Richard
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Barcelona Honours Picasso in 2023. Discover Where to Go During the Celebrations
Pablo Picasso and Lluís Domènech I Montaner: Two Geniuses Who Left Their Mark on Catalonia. 2023 is the year to remember the deaths of...
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Richard
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Canada by Water
JOURNEYS BY WATER The Canadian Canoe Museum; The Launch of a new era The canoe, one of Canada's most enduring symbols, will finally get...
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Richard
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Hachiko's Birthday Centennial!
Japan's most famous dog, Hachiko, was born 100 years ago. So 2023 is a great time to visit Hachiko's home, Akita Prefecture, where you...
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Richard
- Mar 8
- 5 min
Affordable Easter Family Day Trips in Winchester
The Easter holidays are the perfect time for families to get together to enjoy days out and staycations. In Winchester, you’ll find an...
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Richard
- Mar 8
- 4 min
2023 Travel Trends - Were will you go ?
The all-in-one, online travel booking platform, travelplanbooker.com, has outlined the themes expected to influence travel in 2023, plus...
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Richard
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Renoir in Guernsey, Artworks Return to Their Place of Creation
Art for Guernsey is delighted to announce a one-off Renoir exhibition on Guernsey, in celebration of the 140th anniversary of...
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Richard
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Magical steam train experiences
The Steam Dreams Rail. Co, the provider of unique and magical steam train journeys, announces its schedule of remarkable day trips across...
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Richard
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Landmarks of Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib (Yemen) added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in danger.
The World Heritage Committee meeting in an extraordinary session recently inscribed the Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib...
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Richard
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Historic stories of disability
A new film from the National Trust and the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) will share ten...
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Richard
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Blenheim Palace to Celebrate Royal Connections
Blenheim Palace will celebrate its centuries-old relationship with the Royal Family in a major new exhibition opening Sunday 19th March....
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Richard
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Viking first scientific paper
Viking has announced its Viking Expedition Team has published the company's first scientific paper, following observations of the rarely...
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Richard
- Feb 13
- 9 min
Anniversaries everywhere in San Francisco
For a city that’s a progressive bastion of innovation, San Francisco holds fast to its past and colorful history. It’s always evolving,...
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We detail the latest news and views on major finds and exhibitions from all over the world. In fact, as it says on the tin, all things Heritage and Travel. We also share honest information and advice about where to go and how to plan your visit based on the culmination of our 40 years in the travel trade, so you can get the best heritage trip possible.
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