3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (370+ words) A new steel platform is rising inside one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, opening access to fragile artworks and a long-protected architectural space. A new phase of the large-scale restoration of Hagia Sophia has begun in Istanbul. Specialists will focus…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (442+ words) The story of England’s first queen is among the fascinating talks and walks unveiling Tavistock’s hidden history to the public in the coming days as part of the biggest festival of its kind in the country. Historian Dr Geri Parlby…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (377+ words) A BLUE plaque has been installed outside a Maryport coffee shop in honour of a man who is said to have been a ‘folklore hero’ in the area. Maryport Town Council has installed the blue plaque outside the Redby Coffee…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (770+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 18:32 Residents and visitors are invited to line the streets of Chester on Saturday 13th September to support local young people and remember those who gave their lives during the Battle of Britain. The annual Battle of Britain Parade will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (319+ words) Writing on historical monuments – rocks, stones, castle walls, tombs, and madrasahs – and their exposure to vandalism has become a serious problem in Turkey. Modern.az reports that in January 2016, historical monuments in the Süleymaniye complex were subjected to vandalism. Historical…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (776+ words) More than 1,050 years after his death, Emperor Otto the Great has once again been laid to rest in Magdeburg Cathedral. The medieval ruler’s remains were placed in a specially designed titanium coffin and ceremonially reinterred on September 1, bringing a major…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (223+ words) A new exhibition is shining a light on the forgotten heart of Ludlow’s civic life. Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross is hosting a detailed exploration of the town’s historic Town Hall, which once stood as a centre of community identity…...

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1+ week, 6+ day ago   (627+ words) GILL — The newly established Riverside Municipal Building Use Committee and the Historical Commission are interested in using the three-room building at 54 French King Highway for a municipal museum and cultural heritage center following repairs. The proposal, presented by new Historical…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (412+ words) A blue plaque could commemorate a Tudor princess’s stay at a Grade I-listed Grantham building more than 500 years ago. Graham Cook, applying to South Kesteven District Council on behalf of Grantham Civic Society, has sought listed building consent to install…...