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The incredible journeyCelebrating the 40th anniversary of SS Great Britain’s rescue and return to Bristol. READ MORE » 
Say ‘I do’ at Houses of ParliamentLooking 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. READ MORE » 
Points of viewOne of the few unidentified Constable viewpoints has been discovered following new research by the National Trust. READ MORE »
Shetland becomes GeoparkShetland 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. READ MORE » 
New architectural plans to enhance abbey roofProposals 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. READ MORE » 
Great Scot – the haggis is English!Historian Catherine Brown has rocked Scotland’s food lovers by claiming that their national dish of haggis originated in England. READ MORE »
Display your memorabilia in a historic houseThe National Trust is launching a competition offering the chance to get your most treasured possessions displayed in one of their properties. READ MORE »
Jersey’s history mapped outJersey’s history during the German occupation has been brought to life in a new map. READ MORE » 
Henry VIII’s Tudor garden recreatedIf you go to Hampton Court Palace today, you’re sure of a big surprise! Look out for the ‘Kyngs Beestes’ standing guard over the new Tudor gardens, which were unveiled as part of the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s succession to the throne. READ MORE » 
Mary Rose revealed: new painting captures warshipA 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. READ MORE » 
Take a seat in historyAncient prayer book to return to refurbished Victorian library READ MORE »
Olympic countdown beginsThe 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. READ MORE » 
Ancestry online: new collections reveal ancestorsA definitive collection of records that detail London’s rich history have gone online at social and family history website Ancestry.co.uk. READ MORE » 
Shakespeare on show: lifetime portrait discoveredA newly-identified picture of William Shakespeare has gone on public display in the Bard’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Lost and foundHistorically valuable artefacts are being stolen by thieves using metal detectors across Britain in a practice known as ‘nighthawking’. READ MORE » 
Darwin Anniversary StampsRoyal Mail is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth with a set of special commemorative stamps. READ MORE » 
| Second Word War motor boats rescuedTwo 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. READ MORE » 
Statue in place after 130 yearsA statue of the great Scottish leader, Robert the Bruce has finally taken its place at Annan Town Hall, after a delay of 130 years. READ MORE » 
Rare Blake sketches on displayEight hand-coloured etchings by William Blake (1757-1827) have been acquired for the nation by Tate Britain. READ MORE »
Kensington Palace receives £1million lottery grantKensington 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. READ MORE »
Actor returns to spotlightA portrait of the greatest English actor of the early 19th century is to become a permanent exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. READ MORE »
UNESCO celebrates Bradford’s film heritageThe Yorkshire city of Bradford has been declared the first ever UNESCO City of Film. READ MORE »
Painstaking restoration finally completedThe figurehead of HMS Warrior 1860 has been painstakingly restored back to its former glory. READ MORE » 
Snowdon Summit Café opensA café on the summit of Snowdon has reopened following an £8.4 million refurbishment. READ MORE » 
Ancient site to benefit from visitor centreThe World Heritage Site of Stonehenge is set to benefit from proposals to improve the area around the monument and its presentation to visitors. READ MORE » 
Buy a traditional English village for £25 millionA rare chance to become the lord of your own manor has arisen in a small Hampshire village. READ MORE » 
York Castle prison cells unlocked for exhibitionThe cells of York Castle Museum are being unlocked this summer to allow visitors to spend a day where others spent a lifetime. READ MORE » 
Euro used in DorsetTwo Dorset towns will further increase the incentive to holiday in the UK this summer by accepting unwanted Euros. READ MORE »
We have lift off!National Museums Scotland (NMS) has invested £2 million at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian. READ MORE » 
Flying Scotsman gets back on trackThe National Railway Museum in York has launched a new campaign to put the iconic Flying Scotsman steam train back on the main line. READ MORE » 
New museum for the NorthThe Great North Museum, a new £26 million visitor attraction in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is opening in April. READ MORE » 
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