Historic England seeks Missing Pieces about important places around the country

Historic England is appealing for hidden histories to be shared and for overlooked places to be celebrated as part of its Missing Pieces Project.

The heritage body is calling for people to upload to its website photo

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Former ‘Yotties’ unite for annual working party on Royal Yacht Britannia

Former sailors who served on the Royal Yacht Britannia have described themselves as a “band of brothers” as they arrived on the ship for their annual working party as a way to keep the bonds they built in service alive.

More than 50

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What’s On Around Britain in May 2023

The major event of this month – well, this year – is the Coronation. But there is plenty more going on from a well-loved song contest to kites, balloons and things happening with flowers and cheese. Britain is great, isn't it?

We've got three bank holidays (public holidays) in May. Mo

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Bamburgh retains top spot in ranking of UK seaside destinations

A Northumberland village has topped a ranking of UK seaside destinations for a third consecutive year.

Bamburgh came first out of 118 locations in research conducted by consumer group Which?.

It received the maximum of five stars for its beaches, seafront, accommodation, peace and quiet,

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Legoland reveals new miniature models for the King’s coronation

Legoland has unveiled a miniature coronation scene ahead of the royal event next week.

A tiny replica of Buckingham Palace features a King and Queen Consort figurine standing on the balcony, waving to the crowds below.

The display also includes a gold state coach dep

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UK and US galleries buy masterpiece Portrait Of Mai for £50m

One of the earliest portraits of a black person by a British artist will remain on public display after London’s National Portrait Gallery and the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles struck a £50 million deal to buy it.

The two institutions announced on Wednesday t

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Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

A new exhibition featuring original artwork from illustrator Sir Quentin Blake is set to arrive at Compton Verney next month.

Quentin Blake: Birds, Beasts and Explorers will launch at the Grade I-listed Georgian manor in Warwickshire on May 2

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Seven sites receive Government backing to gain Unesco World Heritage status

Seven sites have received Government backing to win Unesco World Heritage status, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced.

York city center, Birkenhead Park, and an Iron Age settlement in Scotland could be in the running to j

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Watercolors painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham

More than 40 watercolors painted by the King are to be displayed in an exhibition.

The collection, featuring interpretations of British landscapes and royal residences, will be put on view in the ballroom at Sandringham House in Norfolk.

The exhibition contains a range of sce

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William and Harry’s treehouse features in new Highgrove exhibition staged for King

The King has commissioned a new exhibition telling the story of how he transformed the gardens of his country home Highgrove – including behind-the-scenes sketches of Princes William and Harry’s treehouse.

The then-Prin

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