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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Princess Diana's former home targeted in suspected arson attack', brother claims

The Independent aims to provide accessible, quality journalism on significant issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
#cultural-heritage
London politics
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

Campaigners are racing to rescue William Blake's old London home from developers

The William Blake Fellowship is advocating to convert Blake's flat into a cultural centre instead of luxury housing.
London politics
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

Campaigners are racing to rescue William Blake's old London home from developers

The William Blake Fellowship is advocating to convert Blake's flat into a cultural centre instead of luxury housing.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Lesser-known Beach in Virginia Has a Scenic Seawall Trail, Stunning Sunrises, and Golden Sands

Outlook Beach, located near historic Fort Monroe, is not only a beautiful place to relax but is steeped in rich history dating back to 1619.
East Bay food
#personal-experience
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

Wine
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Is THIS where Jesus turned water into wine?

Khirbet Qana is proposed as the true location of Jesus's miracle of turning water into wine, differing from the popular Kafr Kanna.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Shane Lowry and Johnny Sexton are upstaged by a rhino at this Dublin watering hole

The Dropping Well pub in Milltown features a unique attraction—a rhino named Woody—making it popular not just for its drinks but for its charm and eccentricity.
Food & drink
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Charlottesville, Virginia

"Charlottesville is perhaps the original in this category, and remains an overachiever, with a winery and restaurant scene of a much larger city, and rich history."
Austin
#alcatraz
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Trump Wants to Turn Alcatraz Into a Working Prison-but Here's Why It'll Remain a National Landmark

Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, a surprise given its status as a tourist attraction and the impracticality of such a move.
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Trump Wants to Turn Alcatraz Into a Working Prison-but Here's Why It'll Remain a National Landmark

Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, a surprise given its status as a tourist attraction and the impracticality of such a move.
fromIrish Star
3 weeks ago

Stunning Irish county where you can stroll to an island before the tide comes in

Coney Island in New York was named after the small island in Sligo, Ireland, which is accessible at low tide, reflecting both cultural and natural heritage.
New York Islanders
#architecture
#london
fromIndependent
2 months ago
London politics

Hotel Review: A subterranean pool, its own postcode and secret spy bar - 'I've never stayed anywhere like it'

London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Discover the 'beautiful' National Trust gem in London for a great day out

Osterley Park and House is a grand Georgian estate in London, perfect for family visits with its rich history and beautiful architecture.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
London politics

Hotel Review: A subterranean pool, its own postcode and secret spy bar - 'I've never stayed anywhere like it'

fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Pocket Parks: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, E9

The graveyard seemed to have been turned into a public space in the early 1890s, with the first proposal coming in April 1892 to convert several local graveyards into open parks.
London
#washington-dc
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago
Washington DC

A History Buff's Guide to Washington, DC - Washingtonian

Washington DC has numerous historical sites beyond major museums and memorials, offering history buffs diverse experiences.
Ford's Theatre and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site are top attractions for exploring American history.
#tourism
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

How strong were Gunpowder Weapons in the Middle Ages? - Medievalists.net

In this enlightening episode of Bow & Blade, hosts Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries dive into a wealth of topics including the intricacies of gunpowder weapons.
History
#travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of Westminster Abbey's gardens

Gardener-led tours of Westminster Abbey's private gardens will take place every Tuesday in April, showcasing the hidden green spaces within its historic precincts.
London
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

From the Allen house to the Waldorf school: What was destroyed - and spared - in the fires

The Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires reveal a complex interplay of loss and memory in the context of L.A.'s landscape history.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Century-old East Village tenement synagogue to be torn down - and hundreds of historic NYC sites face same risk, advocates say

A former synagogue in the East Village will be demolished for high-end condos, igniting preservationist concerns about losing historical significance.
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Discover hidden Morocco from forgotten beaches to ancient citadels and soaring desert dunes

The Anti-Atlas mountains offer diverse landscapes and historical sites, ideal for various outdoor activities and explorations.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

The 'desirable' Essex commuter town Lord Sugar calls home

Chigwell's reputation as a 'desirable' place to live has soared due to its mix of suburban charm, historical significance, and celebrity residents, including Lord Sugar.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Our ghost meter went crazy' : we played horror games all night in a haunted prison

Incredibly unnerving scenarios unfolded as players explored haunting atmospheres in Shepton Mallet Prison, enhancing immersion with real fears and ghostly legends of inmates past.
Miscellaneous
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