Ever wondered about the size of narrowboats? I visited Foxton Locks near Market Harborough in Leicestershire, and it's very interesting to watch boats going up and down, lock after lock. We see how the boat fits just right in the lock.
Category: UK
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Drink In Some History: Pubs as British Heritage
British pubs are a key part of local and national heritage, but thousands are forced to close their doors each year.
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Scotland: The Hidden Mother of the US
Hidden voices in the American story – Scottish influences on the birth of the US
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Unearthing Cambridge’s Queer Heritage
In the course of its 800-year history, many brilliant queer people have passed through Cambridge. What evidence can be seen of their impact?
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Culture Rooted in Nature: Trees as Cultural Heritage
How has trees affected our relationship to the natural world throughout history?
Learn about the cultural importance of several sacred trees in Scandinavia, Britain and Greece.