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Digging for Westray

New excavations have begun on Westray in the Orkney Islands, where the Orkney Venus, a tiny stone carving and the oldest representation of a human form ever found in Scotland, was revealed last year.

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Medieval makeover at Tretower Court

Tretower Court, a medieval fortified manor house in Wales, has recently been restored to its former glory.

Maritime treasures at Chatham Historic Dockyard

A new innovative arts and maritime centre, No.1 Smithery, opened to visitors at Chatham Historic Dockyard on 24 July.

Stonehenge setback

Plans to improve visitor facilities at one of the UK’s top World Heritage Sites have been put on hold after the new government cut £10m of funding for improvements at the prehistoric monument.

Palace of Holyroodhouse abbey tours

As the official Scottish residence of the Queen, Holyroodhouse has always been a popular visitor attraction, and a tour of the royal estate will now include a trip to its ruined abbey...

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Second Word War motor boats rescued

Two of the last remaining motor boats used during the Second World War have been saved for the nation with the help of a £580,000 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Statue in place after 130 years

A statue of the great Scottish leader, Robert the Bruce has finally taken its place at Annan Town Hall, after a delay of 130 years.

Rare Blake sketches on display

Eight hand-coloured etchings by William Blake (1757-1827) have been acquired for the nation by Tate Britain.

Kensington Palace receives £1million lottery grant

Kensington Palace has been awarded £1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to finance plans to create an exciting and educational visitor experience.

New architectural plans to enhance abbey roof

Proposals have been made to add a crown-shaped architectural feature called a corona to the roof of Westminster Abbey, replacing the existing plain pyramid roof on top of the Lantern, which was rebuilt in 1958 following war damage.

York Castle prison cells unlocked for exhibition

The cells of York Castle Museum are being unlocked this summer to allow visitors to spend a day where others spent a lifetime.

Ancestry online: new collections reveal ancestors

A definitive collection of records that detail London’s rich history have gone online at social and family history website Ancestry.co.uk.

Shakespeare on show: lifetime portrait discovered

A newly-identified picture of William Shakespeare has gone on public display in the Bard’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Darwin Anniversary Stamps

Royal Mail is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth with a set of special commemorative stamps.

Southwold pier goes under the hammer

One of Suffolk’s most famous tourist destinations, Southwold Pier, has recently gone on sale.

England’s places of worship in nationwide survey

Around one in 10 places of worship in England is in need of urgent repairs according to a new survey by English Heritage.

Lake District hotel offers a ‘no rain’ guarantee

Guests at an historic Lake District hotel this summer won’t be too bothered if it rains while they’re on holiday...

Newport bridge swings back into action

A historic Transporter Bridge, one of only eight in the world, officially reopened to the public in Newport, South Wales in July following a £1.225 million refurbishment project.

Heritage Lottery Fund invests £17m

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced an investment of £17m in 54 projects across the UK under its new Skills for the Future programme.

The incredible journey

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of SS Great Britain’s rescue and return to Bristol.

Say ‘I do’ at Houses of Parliament

Looking for an unusual wedding venue with ‘wow’ factor and an air of history? After approval from Westminster Council, The Houses of Parliament have now been approved for civil partnership ceremonies for members of the public for the first time in history.

Points of view

One of the few unidentified Constable viewpoints has been discovered following new research by the National Trust.

Shetland becomes Geopark

Shetland has been awarded European Geopark status because of its outstanding geological heritage and the way it utilises this to generate economic benefits for the area.

Magna Carta gets special status

The four surviving copies of the 1215 Magna Carta have been awarded ‘Memory of the World’ status by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Mary Rose revealed: new painting captures warship

A leading maritime artist has unveiled a new oil painting of the Mary Rose that may put an end to debate on what Henry VIII’s flagship looked like.

Olympic countdown begins

The Royal Mint has marked the three year countdown to the London Olympics with the first in an annual series of four new commemorative ‘3,2,1’ coins.

We have lift off!

National Museums Scotland (NMS) has invested £2 million at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian.

Lost and found

Historically valuable artefacts are being stolen by thieves using metal detectors across Britain in a practice known as ‘nighthawking’.

The ultimate road trips

Take a look at TripAdvisor's top 10 UK road-side attractions