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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 58m

As seems to be usual for the 555, it was almost 45 minutes late, so another free trip to Lancaster!

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 1h

The only reason I came back two weeks after I left!

Once I'm done, there'll be a nice long line from Warrington as far as Patterdale!

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 4h

One of them's yours, and you've reviewed the one I just did! Arnside to Levens (currently with a pint at the Hare & Hounds!), then your 'canalside' Levens to Kendal.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 8h

Up early on this grey and cool Saturday morning. Currently near Lancaster to get started on my first of two #SlowWaysUK, both which shall be snailed once I get them walked and reviewed!

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 10h

If it's good enough for Wainwright...

Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside?
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Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside?

Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 1d

And the Nobel Peace Prize goes to...

...not Trump.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Historic Environment Scotland embarks on 'difficult and emotional' decisions over future of 300 properties

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'Difficult and emotional' decisions start on future of 300 of Scotland's historic sites

There are tough talks ahead on the future of Scotland’s prized historic sites as climate change, costs and rising visitor numbers take their toll

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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Wild about nature: Four health benefits of the outdoors
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Wild about nature: Four health benefits of the outdoors

Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Chef's kiss

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Pendle Hill: Man rescued after searching for missing dog
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Pendle Hill: Man rescued after searching for missing dog

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Museums in Lancaster get share of £20m funding
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Museums in Lancaster get share of £20m funding

The funding from the Museum Renewal Fund is to be shared between 75 civic museums across England.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Roman artefacts unearthed at Attingham Park
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Roman artefacts unearthed at Attingham Park

People were invited to take part in a two-week dig at Attingham Park in September.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Archaeologists to explore new area of Culloden battlefield
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Archaeologists to explore new area of Culloden battlefield

The ground that will be explored was where Jacobite forces advanced on the front line of an opposing government army.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum wins £200k grant
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Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum wins £200k grant

The Arts Council England grant must be spent at Worcester Museum and Gallery by the start of 2026.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Yorkshire museums to get £3.5m funding boost
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Yorkshire museums to get £3.5m funding boost

Museums minister Baroness Twycross says funding will ensure the attractions can remain open.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Relief at £800,000 cash boost for Derby Museums
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Relief at £800,000 cash boost for Derby Museums

The funding will pay for six month's of expenditure to run its three visitor attractions.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Police appeal after lead stolen from Kedleston Hall
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Police appeal after lead stolen from Kedleston Hall

The National Trust said thieves had damaged a

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Rudyard Kipling WW1 letters reveal search for missing son
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Rudyard Kipling WW1 letters reveal search for missing son

Letters dating back to 1915 reveal the author and poet seeking answers on his missing son.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

St Helens World of Glass museum saved from closure
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St Helens World of Glass museum saved from closure

The World Of Glass in St Helens will receive £286,000 government funding after fears it could shut.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Remote Welsh island with population of three people searching for new tenant family
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Once in a lifetime chance to live on remote Welsh island

Island trust seeks adventurous family or couple to join three other permanent residents on Ynys Enlli.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Appeal launched to preserve last flying Vulcan bomber
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Appeal launched to preserve last flying Vulcan bomber

The trust which looks after Vulcan XH558 in South Yorkshire says it is under

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Museums in East of England get over £2m in government funding
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Museums in East of England get over £2m in government funding

The museums minister says the money will help preserve jobs at heritage attractions.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Yorkshire national parks a 'hotspot' for rare fungi - charity
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Yorkshire national parks a 'hotspot' for rare fungi - charity

Both the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors are home to rare species, according to a charity survey.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Manchester Science and Industry Museum Power Hall to reopen
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Manchester Science and Industry Museum Power Hall to reopen

Visitors will be able to rediscover engines that powered everything from cotton mills to railways.

Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Rare moth becomes Wicken Fen's 10,000th recorded species
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Rare moth becomes Wicken Fen's 10,000th recorded species

The National Trust believes the site is the