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Tag: Historical wonders

The Early Neston Collieries: Seven Reasons Why They Were Remarkable

The collieries at Neston on the Wirral were worked for hundreds of years but few people know much about them. The early mines were, however, remarkable for their industrial, social […]

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Finding the Battle of Brunanburh: Was This Definitive Battle of 973 Located at Bromborough in the Wirral?

This illustrated talk by the authors of a new book will outline the case for Bromborough as the location of the ‘great war’, as it was known, of 937. King […]

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How old am I? Trying to date buildings in our rural and urban landscapes

Our villages, towns and cities are full of buildings which date from many different periods. Many have a story to tell. This introductory talk will look at the buildings around […]

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Chaos of Roman Britain with Greg Jenner

Come and join us for a family friendly event with Greg Jenner exploring how, why, and when the Romans first invaded. Greg is a public historian, author, and broadcaster best […]

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