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Article: News Archaeological remake of 4,000-year-old boat faces "moment of truth" in CornwallAn amazing project to reconstruct an ancient boat, carried out using Bronze Age axeheads and prehistoric techniques in Cornwall, could see the vessel launch this week.26 February 2013 -
Article: Preview Ulster Museum evokes the age of great liners through the works of Kenneth ShoesmithThe great pre-war age of the ocean liners is conjured in a new exhibition drawing on Ulster Museum's collection of works by legendary nautical artist Kenneth Shoesmith.26 September 2012 -
Article: News Clydebank Titan Crane recognised with award from Institution of Mechanical EngineersThe Clydebank Titan has joined the likes of Tower Bridge, the Vulcan Bomber and the PS Waverley in being awarded an Engineering Heritage Award.09 July 2012 -
Article: News in Brief Veterans launch campaign to sail last World War II Gunboat, MGB 81, back to NormandySeafarers are hoping to raise £70,000 to send a proudly restored gunboat on a journey across the channel in a repeat of the heroics it was part of 68 years ago.13 June 2012 -
Article: Review SeaCity Museum brings Titanic story home to SouthamptonCatherine Roberts visits Southampton for a look at the country's newest museum, opened on the centenary of the Titanic sinking.18 April 2012 -
Article: Interview Curator's Choice: William Blair on a signed photo of a Titanic passenger in UlsterThe National Museums Northern Ireland Head of Human History on his favourite portrait of a third-class passenger.20 June 2011 -
Article: Interview Curator's Choice: Christopher Dobbs of the Mary Rose Trust chooses a Tudor shovelChristopher Dobbs of the Mary Rose Trust talks about a wooden ballast shovel which is part of the Mary Rose Museum collection - and just one of thousands of objects recovered from the historic warship.28 September 2009 -
Article: Interview Curator's Choice: Matthew Sheldon of the Royal Naval Museum chooses an African sailor's scrimshawMatthew Sheldon of the Royal Naval Museum talks about a rare scrimshaw that once belonged to an African sailor who helped in the Royal Navy's fight against the transatlantic slave trade.09 September 2009 -
Article: Trail Explore London's smaller museums and galleries with the Discover London TrailsDiscover London trails link smaller museums and galleries with other attractions in the capital via easy to print out half and full day trails.29 March 2008 -
Article: Trail The National Trust Top Ten Picnic Spots For SummerThere's no better way to celebrate summer than packing a picnic and chilling out with family and friends - especially when your picnic spot is magically beautiful.28 July 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasures: LondonTake a look at fascinating objects in London museums. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.11 July 2006 -
Article: Trail Greek Cypriot History In LondonFind out more about the experiences of Greek Cypriots who migrated to London before 1960 - many living through World War II and its aftermath in the capital.10 July 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In LondonTake a look at fascinating objects in London museums. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006
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Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 10 - The People's Museum In Northern IrelandDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of Northern Ireland. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 11 - The People's Museum In The North East of EnglandDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of the North East. As Featured in the BBC TV series People-s Musuem.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 12 - The People's Museum In ScotlandDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of Scotland. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail 3 - The People's Museum In The South WestDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of the south west. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006
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Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail For OxfordDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of Oxford. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail Hidden Treasure Trail For The South EastDiscover fascinating objects in the museums of the south east. As featured in the BBC series People's Museum.15 May 2006 -
Article: Trail The Greatest Briton - On The Trail Of Isambard Kingdom BrunelBridges, tunnels, passenger ships, docks, railways and... gardens! Brunel built them all. To celebrate his bicentenary we take a tour of the engineer's diverse projects.05 April 2006 -
Article: Trail Explore Family Friendly Museums & Galleries In The Thames ValleyFrom the River and Rowing Museum in Henley to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the Thames Valley boasts some of the finest museum and gallery collections in the UK.18 February 2006 -
Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - 2000 Years Of Conflict On British SoilThe BBC's Battlefield Britain series looked at battles fought on British soil. Culture24 developed a set of accompanying trails exploring museum collections that help us find out more about these conflicts.23 January 2006 -
Article: Trail Brunel 200Bristol, engineer, 2006 - yes, it's the bicentenary of the birth of Bristol's famous son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel...05 January 2006
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Article: Trail Reminiscences Of A Childhood In Wartime BrumDon Owen shares his memories of growing up in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, during World War II.01 December 2005 -
Article: Trail John Archer — Britain's First Black MayorJohn Archer was elected as Mayor in radical Battersea in 1913 – the first black man ever to become a Mayor in Britain. Wandsworth Museum opened a small exhibition in October 2005 looking at his life, politics and circle.10 November 2005 -
Article: Trail England Expects - On The Trail Of Admiral Lord NelsonAs well as the events being staged for Trafalgar 200, there are many museums and locations across the UK where Nelson's deeds are remembered.03 August 2005 -
Article: Trail Heritage Open Days 2005: Underground NorwichJayna Makwana ventures beneath the historic streets of Norwich to discover the medieval undercrofts that will be revealed for HODs 2005.12 July 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Steel For Ships, Planes & Tanks - Sheffield Industry In World War TwoSheffield's 1930s steel industry had been in the doldrums, but the rush to rearm in the lead up to the Second World War soon had her furnaces running at full capacity, with the city providing an invaluable contribution during the conflict.20 June 2005
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Article: Trail A Trail Of Anglo-Sikh Heritage Around LondonSikhs have resided in Great Britain in small numbers for centuries and this trail, developed with the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail, explores locations in London linked to their heritage.26 May 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Leeds - A Manufacturing City During WartimeA trail developed in partnership with Leodis, an online photographic archive from Leeds Library and Information Service, looking at life in Leeds during World War Two.18 May 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Brighton In The Line Of FireThe Battle of Britain raged over the skies of Sussex and Brighton saw its fair share of bombing in the Blitz of World War Two. There were several naval bases in the area and there are a number of places where you can discover more about wartime Brighton.29 April 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Heroism On The High Seas - The Navy In World War TwoMuseums across the UK chart the role of the Royal Navy and the merchant fleet in World War Two, from action in the Atlantic and North Sea to the Mediterranean and the Far East.15 April 2005 -
Article: Trail 1945-2005 Sixty Years On From World War TwoSixty years ago, bells rang around the world celebrating the end of WW2. Read more about UK commemorations and the museums whose collections mark the conflict.21 March 2005 -
Article: Trail The Perfect Storm: Norfolk 1953Raymond Aldous used our Storymaker programme to recall the events of January 31 1953 when a devastating storm lashed the coastal towns of Norfolk.14 December 2004 -
Article: Trail Amazing Art And Astounding ArchitectureStarting and finishing in Georgian London, this trail round the City and the City Fringes takes you from historic buildings to 21st century tower blocks, past historic churches, via impressive art collections and the world's biggest city museum.03 November 2004 -
Article: Trail Norwich 1950s: The Coal RoundRaymond E. Aldous used our Storymaker program to tell us about the old days in the city when as a boy he had a coal round and was the best paid lad in the street!15 October 2004 -
Article: Trail The Great North East: Escomb Church in Bishop AucklandThe first in a series of articles exploring the history and heritage of County Durham looks at Escombe Church in Bishop Auckland.15 October 2004 -
Article: Trail Take A Ball Of Chalk Round London's East EndThere's more to the East End than cockney rhyming slang. From contemporary art at the Whitechapel Gallery to the streets that inspired Dickens, take a walk round the diverse mix of old and new on this trail of locations and museums that can be seen in half a day.12 October 2004 -
Article: Trail Great Architecture And 400 Years Of Maritime HistoryLocated in a picturesque setting on the River Thames and home to the Prime Meridian, Greenwich is a stunning World Heritage site.28 September 2004 -
Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - Follow the Trail Of The Spanish ArmadaBritain’s defeat of the Spanish Armada was a victory against one of the great seafaring nations. Our trail follows up the BBC TV series, Battlefield Britain.24 September 2004 -
Article: Trail Children's Express - Exploring Slavery At The Merseyside Maritime MuseumChildren's Express journalists Emma Dennis-Edwards (16) and Rheaz Liburd (16) visit Liverpool to explore a pivotal centre for black historical development and awareness.08 September 2004
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Article: Trail Children's Express: Whenever I Say I'm From BirminghamChildren's Express journalist Jon Hudson explains that no matter who you are or where you are from, you won't feel out of place in Birmingham.07 September 2004 -
Article: Trail The 'My Brighton And Hove' History TrailThis extensive tour of historic Brighton was developed in partnership with My Brighton and Hove, one the UK's best local history websites.06 September 2004
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Article: Trail Mersey Maritime Heritage: From The Ferry To Titanic And BeyondSailors, slaves, trade and television - this city married to the sea has seen these and much more over the centuries. Read all about the times and tides of the river and the docks in our Mersey Maritime Trail.01 September 2004
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Article: Trail Birmingham's Canal Network - In Brindley's FootstepsRoslyn Tappenden takes a walk round the canal networks in central Birmingham and looks at the history of Brindley, Telford and the building of the city's canal network.05 August 2004
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Article: Trail Two Cities, One River - Newcastle And Gateshead Heritage TrailRoland Hancock ventures into Newcastle and Gateshead to discover the twin pillars that underpin the history of the twin cities...read on to find out more05 August 2004
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Article: Trail Leeds Industrial Heritage TrailFrom Kirkstall Abbey to the Royal Armouries, the story of industrial Leeds is not only one of mills and forges, but of almost 1000 years of human endeavour.03 August 2004 -
Article: Trail Brunel: Bristol's Brilliant EngineerA tour of the city owes a good deal to this great Victorian, who went west to convalesce, built an astonishing bridge, some great ships and the floating harbour as well.29 July 2004 -
Article: Trail Happy Days At The Belle Vue And Other Manchester MemoriesAfter reading about the Belle Vue exhibition at Manchester City Library, 24 Hour Museum reader Roy Bailey sent us some of his memories of the park.29 July 2004 -
Article: Trail The Cadbury legacy - take a walk around historic BournvilleThere's so much more to Bournville than the chocolate factory - explore the highlights of the village created by Richard and George Cadbury in the 1890s.06 July 2004 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Liverpool Plays Its Part As A Crucial PortLiverpool, the gateway into Britain for essential imports and American soldiers, was a major target for Hitler. The city managed to keep its docks open, though, and the Merchant Navy and anti-U-boat fleets based there helped Britain win the war.06 June 2004 -
Article: Trail D-Day 60th Anniversary: Normandy 60 Years OnWe finish our series of features marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day with a look at some of the locations and museums in Normandy today.04 June 2004 -
Article: Trail All Aboard! Visit A Heritage Railway This SummerPrefer your history on the move? Why not try one of the many heritage railways around the UK? Whether you prefer to explore artefacts from the time of steam or experience the puffing and clanging of a working steam locomotive there are plenty of places to visit.27 May 2004
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Article: Trail D-Day 60th Anniversary: The Story Of The Longest DayContinuing our series of features and trails marking the 60th Anniversary of D-Day Gavin Greenwood explains the events of 6th June 1944.27 April 2004 -
Article: Trail Arts And Crafts Trail: Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Midlands and Lake District 01 January 2004
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Article: Trail See Time Fly - The Centenary Of Aviation Museum TrailDecember 17, 2003 marks 100 years since the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight. Check out our trail for the best places to be on this historic occasion.15 December 2003 -
Article: Trail A Voyage Round O'Brian's Britain - The Master And Commander Museum TrailA Voyage Round O'Brian's Britain is a tour of UK museums that brings the world of Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey to life.22 November 2003 -
Article: Trail Lubbers' London - The Master And Commander Museum TrailLubbers' London leads Patrick O'Brian fans through London museums and other historic sites in search of the true flavour of life at sea in Napoleonic times.22 November 2003 -
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Article: Trail Master and Commander - The Far Side Of The World Museum TrailPatrick O'Brian's seafaring novel set during the Napoleonic Wars is now a Hollywood epic. Follow our trail for a closer look at British naval history.21 November 2003 -
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Article: Trail Life Through The Lens: A Trail Of Photography Collections And GalleriesFor those of you unable to get to the south coast for the Brighton Photo Biennial 2003 we have put together a trail of some of the best photography galleries, collections and exhibition spaces in the UK.23 October 2003 -
Article: Trail The Pre-Raphaelite Collections - Part OneBirmingham, Manchester, Liverpool... take our tour of major Pre-Raphaelite collections outside the English capital.17 October 2003 -
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Article: Trail Good Connections - A Telecommunications Museum TrailThe history of electronic communications is a fascinating tale of innovation and enterprise - find out more on our telecommunications museum trail.15 September 2003 -
Article: Trail Heritage, history and a stunning landscape - take a cultural tour of JerseyIf it's heritage you're after, be it castles and ancient archaeology or award-winning museums and WWII tunnel complexes, Jersey has the cultural lot!28 August 2003 -
Article: Trail Ouseburn Valley Heritage - A ChronologyOne of Newcastle's most important industrial areas is the Ouseburn Valley - discover its history with this chronolgy.10 February 2003 -
Article: Trail Small, Green And Packed Full Of Culture - It's The Isle Of ManIt's got its own language, taxes, sheep and cats, so here is our trail of top places to visit on the island-wide living cultural archive that is the Isle of Man.10 December 2002 -
Article: Trail The Two Towers - A J. R. R. Tolkien Museum TrailThe film of JRR Tolkien's second Lord of the Rings book, The Two Towers, is now on release. Follow our museum trail of all things Middle Earth.03 December 2002 -
Article: Trail The Ship - A Captain Cook Museum VoyageA trail of museums about the life of Captain James Cook and his many historic voyages into unknown waters.23 August 2002 -
Article: Trail The Dieppe Raid: A Tragedy In 1942In 1942 a largely Canadian force launched from the southcoast for a raid on Dieppe. Disaster followed: 907 Canadians were killed, many more were captured.19 August 2002 -
Article: Trail It's Not Just Street Parties: Golden Jubilee TrailIt's not just street parties, painted faces and bunting: a series of special events are also out there to take the celebrations a bit further.28 May 2002 -
Article: Trail Master and Commander - A Patrick O'Brian Museum TrailPatrick O'Brian's popular novels recreate life afloat during the Napoleonic Wars. Follow up the adventures with this Patrick O'Brian Museum Trail.30 December 2001 -
Article: Trail We Plough The Fields And Scatter...A trail of agricultural museums in the South West of England.11 October 2001 -
Article: Trail Mechanisms Of War - Portsmouth's Historic Naval BasesFive hundred years of naval history can be seen in this webtrail around Portsmouth and Gosport.06 July 2001 -
Article: Trail The Industrial Heritage of the East MidlandsThese museums tell the story of the major industries of the East Midlands.07 May 1999 -
Article: Trail Teithio drwy AmserDewch i deithio drwy amser wrth i chi deithio drwy berfeddion cefn gwlad Cymru. Cewch brofi bywyd fel ag y cafodd ei fyw yn yr ail ganrif ar bymtheg, yr oes ddiwydiannol a chan y "bonedd a'u gwreng": cewch brofi taith ar draws y Gymru wledig fel ag y gwnaeth ein cyndeidiau.06 May 1999 -
Article: Trail Bletchley Park - Britain's Best Kept Secret
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Article: Trail Britain's Finest Castles
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Article: Trail Britain's Finest Stately Homes
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Article: Trail Call In The Professionals! MI5 and MI6
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Article: Trail Community Focus Trail: East End Road And East Finchley CemeteryThe 'My Life-Our Heritage' project has researched and authored several trails within the London Borough of Barnet. Locations were selected because of their accessibility to wheelchair users and elderly people. This trail, an exploration of East End Road and East Finchley in North London is the * to be featured on the London City Heritage Guide.
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Article: Trail Community Focus Trail: Wood Street (Chipping Barnet)The 'My Life-Our Heritage' project has researched and authored several trails within the London Borough of Barnet. Locations were selected because of their accessibility to wheelchair users and elderly people. This trail, an exploration of Chipping Barnet in North London is the * to be featured on the London City Heritage Guide.
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Article: Trail D-Day 60th Anniversary: Hobart's FunniesThe British response to the problems of a seaborne invasion was to develop a number of specialised and somewhat bizarre armoured vehicles - read the story of Hobart's Funnies here. -
Article: Trail Discovering St Martins In the BullringMichelle Wright explores St. Martin’s Church, a historic landmark of the UK's second city wedged into the centre of modern Birmingham. -
Article: Trail Down Our Street: Growing Up In 1950s NorwichRaymond Aldous used Storymaker to recount memories of playing with his friends in and around the street where he grew up. -
Article: Trail Fly High In Hendon And Cruise Cool In CamdenFrom aviation history to Jewish ceremonial art and a 19th century canal, north west London offers an eclectic mix of museums and historic buildings. Discover them all with this trail devised by the London Smaller Museums Group. -
Article: Trail Great Inventions And Great Changes In A Great CityFrom the tallest building in the UK to the first ever under-river tunnel, our trail takes you to the heart of the Docklands and gives you an insight into the works of famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel -
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Article: Trail Modern Marvels And Historic Treasures South Of The RiverFrom the last traditional coaching inn left in London to the Old Operating Theatre, this full day trail round Southwark and Bankside, along the River Thames, takes you through 400 years of living history. -
Article: Trail Museum Shop Trail - Britain
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Article: Trail Norwich - 2000 Years Of European ImmigrationThe city's wealth and trading links attracted settlers from Europe for centuries: it's had a great impact on the city’s economy, society and institutions. -
Article: Trail The Boy Scout, Part One: My First YearUsing Storymaker, Raymond E Aldous begins his three-part tale of his time in the Boy Scouts. -
Article: Trail The Great And The Good - Norwich's Finest BuildingsCity heritage expert Mike Loveday identifies the city's finest buildings, from Norman times through to the present day. Read on to discover Norwich's best! -
Article: Trail The My Brighton & Hove History TrailLocal historian Geoff Mead created this guided tour from the train station to the sea, which crisscrosses through the conventional tourist route and highlights 17 places of historical interest representing the varied faces of Brighton. -
Article: Trail The Next Train & Granny's Roots In Scotswood RoadMore reminiscences were triggered by the Scotswood Road Pubs trail. These memories of growing up in the 1950s and the difficulties of a World War One widow were sent in using Storymaker. -
Article: Trail The Secret War - SOE Against The Third ReichA fictional narrative based on a series of plausible events give an insight into the nature of British espionage activity during the Second World War. -
Article: Trail To The Lighthouse And Beyond - A Virginia Woolf And Bloomsbury TrailFollow our trail of locations from London to the south coast and back again to discover more about the Bloomsbury set and literary icon Virginia Woolf.
