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History & Heritage

24 stories from 13 magazines across the United Kingdom. Every headline links to the magazine that published it.

The Remarkable Maddison Brothers: From Allensford to the Peace of Paris

Part one of three. Two sons of an eighteenth century Allensford farming family rose to the heart of government and international diplomacy.

Consett Magazine·1 October 2026

What a Postcard Revealed: the Story of Joseph Thompson Maddison

Consett Magazine·13 September 2026

A wooden display stand in a library features several copies of a book titled "Our Town: Seaham history book," with covers depicting colorful pebbles and seashells.

Seaham Schoolchildren Bring Town’s History to Life in New Heritage Booklet

Durham Magazine·26 October 2026

Remembering the North East Witch Trials: From Newcastle’s Town Moor to the Derwent Valley

Consett Magazine·16 August 2026

A black and white image shows a stone archway leading to a set of stairs, with ivy growing from the top right.

The Castle Keeps Its Secrets

Newcastle Magazine·29 October 2026

Antiques Roadshow Expert Mark Smith Coming to Bishop Auckland

Durham Magazine·5 October 2026

Consett Holidays (1960’s Style)

Consett Magazine·11 August 2026

A weathered stone griffin statue with intricate wing details stands on a pedestal, with a modern brick building and a gray sky in the background.

19th-Century Griffins Restored to Their Former Glory at Granton Waterfront

Edinburgh Magazine·27 October 2026

Grants & Funding

A large stone archway is visible through the ruins of a medieval castle, with the sea and distant land visible under a cloudy sky.

Hastings Castle Secures £288,500 Historic England Grant for Urgent Conservation Work

Hastings Magazine·23 October 2026

Education & Research

Newcastle Catholic Primary Schools Step Back in Time for Charles Dickens Celebration Day

Newcastle Magazine·16 October 2026

From Mining History to Olympic Gold: Inside Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Durham Magazine·16 August 2026

The Paper Mill That Put Shotley Bridge on the Map

Consett Magazine·9 August 2026

Community Events

A stone monument with the inscription 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE' is surrounded by hundreds of poppy wreaths and floral tributes.

Southampton to Honour the Fallen at Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·31 October 2026

Two men in orange high-visibility vests stand solemnly on either side of a war memorial adorned with poppy wreaths.

Telford & Wrekin War Memorials Prepared for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

Telford Magazine· Telford·30 October 2026

Scaffolding over water with a white banner displaying "Bakers of D... Heritage builders since 1878" surrounded by green foliage.

Chelmsford’s Historic Seymour Street Bridge Moves Closer to Restoration

Chelmsford Magazine· Chelmsford·27 October 2026

A large group of cyclists in colorful jerseys rides down a cobblestone street lined with historic stone buildings and spectators.

Edinburgh Landmarks Selected for Historic 2027 Tour de France Opening Route

Edinburgh Magazine·23 October 2026

A vibrant top-down shot of Indian cuisine featuring a plate of biryani, bowls of rice, cardamom pods, saffron threads, and red chili peppers on a purple cloth.

A History of South Asian Cuisine on the Streets of Blackburn

Blackburn Magazine· Blackburn·12 October 2026

Blyth Community Marks Mining Heritage at North Farm Memorial Garden

Newcastle Magazine·6 October 2026

Council / Government Updates

An aerial illustration of a lush green landscape with a pedestrian bridge crossing over a train track and houses nestled among trees.

Planning Application Submitted for Priory Drive Footbridge Replacement

Hull Magazine· Hull·1 October 2026

An architectural rendering of a modern building with large windows and a flat roof, situated on a hillside with a view of the ocean, surrounded by tall grasses and a path leading to it.

New YouTube Channel to Document Hastings Castle Transformation

Hastings Magazine·15 September 2026

A large red brick building with a pointed tower on the roof stands next to a tall, slender brick chimney, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.

Free Events to Showcase Sunderland’s Historic Sites

Sunderland Magazine·11 September 2026

A group of people dressed in historical armor and clothing march across a grassy field with tents and trees in the background, holding spears and swords.

Bosworth Medieval Festival Draws More Than 4,000 Visitors

Leicester Magazine· Leicester·27 August 2026

An elderly man in a suit jacket with medals stands to the right of a memorial stone decorated with flowers, while four men in uniforms stand in the background.

Worcester Ceremony to Mark Liberation of Vernon in Normandy

Worcester Magazine· Worcester·24 August 2026

Where Light Meets Stone by Dan Saunders

Durham Magazine·7 August 2026

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