Open the bridges
Explore a river full of stories with this special online gallery. From unpublished architectural plans to contemporary artwork, each day there will be more to discover about Hull’s extraordinary bridges – all 13 of which open to allow boats to navigate through for the city’s all important trade network.
Take a walk
Follow the route of a lost canal and discover its story on this Google Earth map. Swindon is a great example of a transport hub where its once busy waterway was overtaken by the trains and their rail network.
Take a break
Take 5 with the house team over the festival. Check in for their daily behind the scenes videos to discover what it takes to keep those chandeliers sparkling, and where those doors all lead!
Tour the house
Glide through the doors, up the stairs and round the corners of this striking classical building in a virtual tour. Admire the decorative plaster mouldings and find out more about the site’s history with the downloadable guide.
Watch a play
In 1788 the king sent a message to the spa pumper at Cheltenham, but what did it say?! Grab a drink and some snacks, then sit back, relax, and enjoy this 20 minute play to find out.
Listen carefully
Our isle is full of different voices. Watch this film by a renowned dialect coach to find out more about some of the local accents, where they’ve come from and how they’ve developed.
Try a quiz!
Where and what is this? Test your knowledge of Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal with these online quizzes from our most northerly festival organisers!
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Unpeel the past
Pineapples. Love them or hate them they are a staple of our classic fruit salad. But what stories lie behind their sweet flavour? How far have they travelled? What have they witnessed? Find out with this unique talk set to peel back the historical layers of some of our favourite fruits.
Wake a giant
An historic Grade I listed 18th century hospital in London has a Great Hall and a grand staircase featuring enormous paintings by famous artist, William Hogarth. It’s been under wraps for the past few years for a major conservation project but re-opens next month. Join this talk for a sneak preview and to hear more about the project.
Fly through the past
Hooton Hall’s racecourse was requisitioned during WWI for the creation of one of the early airfields. It became well known as an airport between the wars attracting celebrity pilots like Amy Johnson, before returning to military use in WWII. Learn more about its history, and explore its buildings through time in this immersive webinar.
Save the past
From the Georgian splendour of Wentworth Woodhouse to the striking Art Deco outline of Battersea Power Station. Explore 50 years of campaigning to save our architectural heritage and consider what next, in this special Director’s talk.
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