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Ex-Barry Sheene 1977 Suzuki RG500 XR14 Grand Prix Machine to Headline Bonhams Stafford Sale

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Mark Lancaster

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3 March 2026

One of the defining machines of 1970s Grand Prix racing — the ex-Barry Sheene Championship-Winning Works Texaco Heron Team Suzuki 1977 Suzuki 500cc RG500 XR14 — is set to appear at the Bonhams auction during The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, at the Staffordshire Showground on 25–26 April 2026. The motorcycle is…
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Dundee Marks 125 Years Since the Launch of RRS Discovery

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3 March 2026

Dundee is marking a significant maritime anniversary this spring as the city celebrates the 125th birthday of RRS Discovery, the Antarctic research ship launched from Dundee’s quayside in 1901. Dundee Heritage Trust has announced a full programme of activities for Saturday, March 21, inviting visitors to commemorate the vessel that carried Captain Scott and his…
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National Historic Ships UK Awards celebrate vessels, people and communities

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18 February 2026

The recent National Historic Ships UK Awards recognised maritime history while placing vessels, people and communities at the heart of the winning entries, including photography, conservation and Flagship of the Year honours. The recent National Historic Ships UK Awards not only recognised maritime history, but it also put vessels, people and communities at the heart…
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Go behind the scenes of lock restoration at Chesterfield Canal open day

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16 February 2026

The Canal & River Trust is giving members of the public the opportunity to get an up-close view of newly installed lock gates at Stret Lock in Worksop to highlight what it takes to look after the nation’s centuries-old canal network. The trust has replaced two sets of lock gates on the narrow beam lock…
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JUMP INTO THE WORLD OF THE MOOMINS IN DEVON THIS SUMMER WITH A BRAND-NEW EVENT

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Mark Lancaster

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12 February 2026

Coming to Devon This SummerSeaton Tramway announces their Moomin Summer Adventure – 3–9 August This summer, a bit of Moomin magic is heading for Devon in a big way – a brand new family event: MOOMIN SUMMER ADVENTURE, taking place from 3 to 9 August, at Seaton Tramway. Families will be welcome to climb aboard…
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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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Mark Lancaster

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11 February 2026

It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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Wartime mystery uncovered during Whitminster Bridge restoration

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10 February 2026

Volunteers restoring Whitminster Bridge on the Stroudwater Canal have uncovered two concrete pits believed to date from the Second World War, while major restoration work continues following a multi-million-pound heritage grant. Wartime pits discovered beneath Whitminster Bridge Volunteers restoring the historic Whitminster Bridge on the Stroudwater Canal have uncovered two mysterious concrete pits believed to…
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Celebrate the best of British motoring at Normous Newark Autojumble on September 14

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Alex Bestwick

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12 August 2025

The team behind the Normous Newark Autojumble is proud to unveil a new themed event: Classic British Day, taking place on Sunday, September 14 at Newark Showground.
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Heritage Seed Library sealed in time capsule as part of horticultural legacy

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Alex Bestwick

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11 August 2025

A collection of vegetable seeds and their stories will be buried in a time capsule for 100 years as part of The King’s Foundation’s 35th anniversary.
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Celebration of 1950s and 60s returns to Crich Tramway Village

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Alex Bestwick

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4 August 2025

Crich Tramway Village will host its annual Sounds of the 1950s and 60s event next weekend.
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