Fictional favourites
Where might you find the Lady of the Lake ‘hanging out’ with the Three Musketeers, among other fictional stars?! Head to Instagram to explore the characters hiding in the general splendour of this stunning London house’s design.
The lost house
Discover an extraordinary house that’s been lost beneath the streets of Doncaster! You may not be able to visit or see it anymore, but you can hear its fabulous stories in this new podcast series.
To the rescue!
Join a local lifeboat station for this very special talk. Hear a history of the boats and their crews from the great, great nephew of the Whitby Lifeboat Disaster’s only survivor. And discover how it’s always been at the heart of this village and its community.
Behind closed doors
Peek behind the doors of this exclusive classical building. Discover its stories and fancy interior design as you go round the corners and up the stairs in this virtual tour.
Exceeding expectations
A postcard pin up, a missionary and an author all went to school, the same school. Meet the women of Saltaire who challenged the expectations of their time. In this new exhibition the team at this World Heritage Site have rifled through the boxes in their remarkable archive to bring you extraordinary stories of everyday lives.
Spot the signs!
Ready to test your town knowledge? Then check Aylesbury’s facebook page for some intriguing daily challenges. They’ll be highlighting things that are hidden in plain sight on our ordinary streets – but how many will you be able to identify?
Gone fishing
Pop the out of office on, it’s time to go fish! There are several great events about the fishing industry in this town, but if you can’t get out, then connect online for this one. From the men catching cod to women baiting hooks, take a virtual walk to explore how the whole community got involved.
A curious incident
Fancy watching something a bit more creative? Then try this short film telling a quirky story from a famous musical figure’s childhood.
Unsung stories
Join ‘heritage detective’ Sundeep, to discover a Forgotten Princess and her wider family. If you were intrigued by Kensington Palace’s exhibition on the Duleep Singh sisters then you do not want to miss this! There are 3 talks to choose from, so just book in for one, or settle in for them all.
Bringing history home
Be inspired by the family history experts on how those dusty historical records can tell vibrant, personal, stories. Findmypast have been researching some new Everyday Histories for Heritage Open Days – hear these exciting new stories and get top tips on researching your own.
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