Archive for April, 2007

Shibden Hall and Park

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Built in 1420, Shibden Hall has oak panelled interiors and room settings worthy of this Historic Home. The Park includes a boating lake and cafe.

Shibden Hall
Lister’s Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 6XG
Tel: +44 (0)1422 352 246

Victoria Baths

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Restoration of this building can be viewed on open days throughout the year. Check out their website for detailed information on how to get there and opening times.

Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton-on-Medlock
Manchester
M13 OFE

William Lamb Memorial Studio

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

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William Lamb A.R.S.A.’s studio from 1934 to 1951 much as it was on his death. The artists sculpture, prints and drawings are displayed including his furniture.

William Lamb Memorial Studio
24 Market Street
Montrose
Angus
D10 8NB
Scotland

Tel: 01674 673232

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

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50 acres house a collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Singleton
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0E
England

Telephone:      01243 811363

Museum of Natural History at Tring

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

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70 million specimens or items, gathered over 400 years. The collections cover virtually all groups of animals, plants, minerals and fossils from all across the world, and even the universe.

Natural History Museum at Tring
The Walter Rothschild building
Akeman Street
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 6AP

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 6171