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Discovering the city of York

September 28, 2018September 5, 2018

York is one of England’s finest historic cities; with a blend of Roman and Saxon influence, the settlers of York (the Vikings) originally named it …

Europe, Travel

A trip to Bishop Auckland

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

We started a busy Monday with a morning of immersing ourselves in heritage charters. We each presented a different charter to the rest of the …

Food Heritage, Heritage, Heritage News

The forgotten history of the Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese

May 14, 2017September 21, 2017

When you drop by the grocery, you may come across the most popular varieties of cheese such as, brie, cheddar, feta, gouda, mozzarella, and parmesan. …

#makeheritagefun, Europe, Food Heritage

Cream tea and tea drinking in Britain

May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

What goes best with a cup of tea – biscuits? chocolate? pastries? cakes? How about scones, cream and jam? When you want some Cream Tea, …

Food Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Travel

The rich history of English breakfast delights

April 24, 2017April 25, 2017

Food is a world of pleasure, from the cultivation of an ingredient to the creation of a wonderful dish; we all taste and enjoy food together, …

#makeheritagefun, Arts and Crafts, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Heritage, Performance, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Student Program, Travel, Urban

A Photo Walk through the historical theatres in London

February 8, 2017May 22, 2018

The aim of this Photo Walk was to highlight the importance of the Theatre in the English culture. Thus we had a photo walk to …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage Quiz, Memorial, Nature, Public Spaces, Restoration, Student Program, Travel, World Heritage Sites

From Castles to Countryside, what do you know about England’s heritage?

January 30, 2017January 24, 2017

Here’s a quiz about a country with castles and cathedrals. Get to know the many different purposes these beautiful places served apart from what they …

Student Program, War

Brutal Innovation

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

When we think of war we can only think of misery, degradation and death, but with war sometimes comes advancement and innovation. I have been told multiple …