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Historic canal discovery uncovered after unexpected canal leak
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (388+ words) A major historical find has caused confusion amongst canal historians. As the repair of a significant leakage from the Kelvin Aqueduct is underway, Scottish Canals have uncovered a piece of history. Built between 1787 and 1790, the Kelvin Aqueduct has stood for…...
York archaeologist retires after more than 40 years in the field
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (173+ words) A respected York archaeologist is retiring after a career spanning more than 40 years in the field. Jane Mc Comish is one of the longest-serving team members at York Archaeology, where she has built a reputation for her expertise in ceramic…...
Historical find in Glasgow aqueduct intrigues canal historians
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (689+ words) The Kelvin Aqueduct is one of the most impressive sights on Scotland's canal network. The structure carries the Forth & Clyde Canal over the River Kelvin in Maryhill, Glasgow, a task it has fulfilled for more than 236 years. Built between 1787 and…...
Look back: Children of Bradford's wealthy bosses educated in Harrogate
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (465+ words) FOR several years now I have written articles for the Telegraph & Argus on aspects of Bradford's history, particularly its pubs. For that book I had looked at schools for the children of those workers. But I had noticed, from the…...
New military history weekend announced at museum near Malton
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (243+ words) A new event in Malton will give visitors the chance to step into the world of post-war military history. Eden Camp is launching its first-ever Modern Military Weekend, taking place on June 6 and 7, with talks and re-enactments focused on conflicts…...
100k donation drives museum's fundraising appeal for rare tank close to halfway
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (361+ words) A major private donation has boosted a Dorset museum's "1 million fundraising campaign. The Tank Museum in Bovington launched its appeal in September 2025 to restore the world's oldest surviving King Tiger tank, known as King Tiger V2. Eight months into the campaign,…...
New coastal Scottish Borders walk launches to pay tribute to Edinburgh scientist
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (427+ words) A new coastal walking trail has opened in the Scottish Borders to honour Edinburgh-born geologist James Hutton. The Deep Time Trail has been launched at Siccar Point in Berwickshire, as the geological site where Hutton developed ideas that transformed scientific…...
Museum in Richmond to host D-Day themed war games event on anniversary
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (234+ words) A museum in Richmond will host a day of war games on the anniversary of D-Day. The 'War Games: Operation Overlord' event will take place at the Green Howards Museum, using three gaming tables to recreate key battles. The first…...
Inside the UK's oldest seawater lido that survived the test of time
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (49+ words) Yahoo News UK Lymington Sea Baths (Image: Echo) Thousands enjoyed weekend of food and fun in ancient town centre Buried treasure and bizarre names - inside Pug's Hole Why locals claim they invented a British pub institution...
2, 200-year-old 'Mother Goddess' slab found by ancient road may reveal lost sanctuary
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (323+ words) A 2, 200-year-old stone stele uncovered beside an old route in western Turkey is giving archaeologists a notable new clue about a long-lost sacred site " and a clearer view of how people once lived, moved, and worshipped across the fertile region…...