National Fishing Remembrance Day
Maritime welfare charities have joined forces to support a new annual National Fishing Remembrance Day for those who have lost their lives while fishing at sea. The first National Fishing Remembrance Day will take place on Sunday 12 May 2024.
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King Charles II | The public and personal life of a British monarch
He was certainly mercurial and brilliant, and quite possibly lustful and in the grip of dark and foreign powers. King Charles II was, however, one of the nation's most interesting and beguiling rulers.
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Explorando el sistema solar
Join us for a planetarium show in Spanish, presented live by an astronomer
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Finding Harmony: Wellness Day
Enjoy an afternoon of singing, songwriting and wellness for the African and African-Caribbean community
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Matthew Flinders
Explorer Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate Australia and popularised the name 'Australia' in his book, Voyage to Terra Australis.
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What is a planetary conjunction?
If you see two objects in the sky that appear close together, you may be witnessing a 'conjunction'
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Gunpowder Plot: what is the history behind Bonfire Night?
Learn about the origins of Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, and find out more about the history of the Gunpowder Plot.
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Chinese tea ceremonies and traditions
From weddings and holidays to hope for the new year, learn more about the history of tea traditions in China - and find out how to prepare for your very own Chinese tea ceremony
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Ursa Minor (Little Bear) and Polaris
Polaris is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation, and for centuries was used by sailors for navigating at sea.
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Victorian Christmas
Christmas as we know it today is largely down to the Victorians and their love of the festive season.