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    • Image of the engine Sir Nigel Gresley steaming through the North York Moors
      Event: Seasonal event County: North Yorkshire 40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala
      Enjoy the last steam gala of 2013 at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the perfect way to spend an autumn weekend. Running to Battersby on the Esk Valley from Whitby on the Sunday.
      North Yorkshire Moors Railway | Pickering | 27 — 29 September 2013
    • Event: Lecture County: Aberdeenshire A History of Marine Navigation
      With Dr John S Reid, Chartered Physicist, University of Aberdeen
      Aberdeen Maritime Museum | 29 May 2013
    • Event: Performance County: Greater London Ahoy captain!
      Join Captain Woodget, Cutty Sark’s longest serving master, and hear tales of his voyages around the world. Dates: 29 May 2013 Times: 11.00, 12.00, 13.30, 14.30
      Cutty Sark | London | 29 May 2013
    • Event: Storytelling session County: Merseyside All Aboard the Shackamaxon
      Travel back in time with us to Liverpool in 1854 and discover the hardships faced by emigrants leaving our port for a life in the New World. Drop in, no booking required.
      Merseyside Maritime Museum | Liverpool | 28 May 2013
    • IWM Duxford
      Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Animals in War
      Find out more about the surprising and courageous roles played by animals during war and conflict. Hear about members of the animal kingdom who helped to win the war. Meet some four-legged military mascots and working...
      IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 11 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Hands on History
    • IWM Duxford
      Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Back to the Forties
      Take a trip with us back in time to the 1940s. In the historic setting of IWM Duxford, soak up the wartime atmosphere as you experience Britain on the Home Front. You’ll encounter living history groups representing...
      IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 29 September 2013
    • Event: Workshop or activity session County: Merseyside Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration - archives events
      Did your grandad serve in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War? Maritime archives staff will show you how to find out more in a special session looking at tracing seafaring ancestors. There will also be the...
      Merseyside Maritime Museum | Liverpool | 25 May 2013
    • Event: Workshop or activity session County: Merseyside Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Weekend
      Join us at the Maritime Museum as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic - a vitally important part of Liverpool's past. This family friendly event includes talks, role-play and craft...
      Merseyside Maritime Museum | Liverpool | 25 — 27 May 2013
    • Biys enjoying Blitz activities at Coventry Transport Museum
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Coventry Blitz Family Day
      An insightful and fun day for all of the family, visit Coventry Cathedral, the Herbert and Coventry Transport Museum to experience life during WW2 and the Coventry Blitz. Families will go back in time and take part in a ...
      Coventry Transport Museum | 17 November 2012 — 17 November 2013
    • Event: Seasonal event, Exhibition (temporary) County: Greater Manchester Busmen's Holiday at the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester
      Special event for former employees of Greater Manchester’s bus operators, all are welcome. Manchester Victoria Shuttle: Free heritage bus service every 30 mins, 0950-1650 from Victoria.
      Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester | 22 June 2013
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 22 June 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 13 July 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 8 June 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 24 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 28 September 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 20 October 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Travel on restored steam engines through the Forest of Dean
      Event: Seasonal event County: Gloucestershire Bygone Branchline Days
      Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about...
      Dean Forest Railway Museum | Lydney | 3 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Event: Seasonal event County: Essex Chappel Cider Festival
      The Fourteenth Chappel Cider Festival takes place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June 2013 within the museum's Goods Shed.. A large selection of Real Ciders & Perrys will be available. For the most up-to-date...
      East Anglian Railway Museum | Wakes Colne | 8 June 2013
    • Event: Seasonal event County: Essex Chappel Cider Festival
      The Fourteenth Chappel Cider Festival takes place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June 2013 within the museum's Goods Shed.. A large selection of Real Ciders & Perrys will be available. For the most up-to-date...
      East Anglian Railway Museum | Wakes Colne | 7 June 2013
    • Plastic meccano
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: East Sussex Children's Play Day - Frank Hornby Week
      Bring the children for an afternoon of supervised fun and educational activities, coordinated by volunteers. The afternoon's activities are inspired by the works of Frank Hornby - Meccano, Hornby Trains and Dinky Toys.
      Brighton Toy and Model Museum | Brighton & Hove | 19 May 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
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