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<1> Heritage Open Days returns next month {Sept 9-18} & over 4500 venues, activities & events will welcome visitors to a festival of #history & #culture.
Organised by the @nationaltrust supported by the @PostcodeLottery & run by local organisations & volunteers #HeritageOpenDays
Organised by the @nationaltrust supported by the @PostcodeLottery & run by local organisations & volunteers #HeritageOpenDays
<2> It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
You can #DesignYourDay by visiting:
heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting
Heritage Open Days 2022 runs from 9th to the 18th of September #HeritageOpenDays #History #Culture
You can #DesignYourDay by visiting:
heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting
Heritage Open Days 2022 runs from 9th to the 18th of September #HeritageOpenDays #History #Culture
<3> For example, 25 miles from me there are 216 locations: Chapels, Churches, Mills, Abbeys, Exhibitions, Museums, Viaducts, Cemeterys, Walks, Talks, Gardens & so much more & IT'S FREE.
Check out heritageopendays.org.uk for all the information #HeritageOpenDays #History #Culture
Check out heritageopendays.org.uk for all the information #HeritageOpenDays #History #Culture
In 1876, the chancel of St John the Baptist's, Allington, in Wiltshire was decorated with stencil and freehand decoration, including orange trees, curtains and rosettes, in memory of Fulwar William Fowle, rector of the parish for 60 years.
More oranges appear in a charming 'trompe l'oeil' priest's seat with an orange tree painted in the recess.
The #artsandcrafts decorations, and the east window, were designed by the prestigious firm Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
Old St Peter’s, Wickham Bishops was established to serve the Bishop of London in the 12thC. Since the 90s it has been home to Ben Finn's stained glass studio. Tomorrow there's a rare opportunity to look inside ... and see four beautiful new windows created and installed by Ben.
This ancient building continually serves up surprises from its past. Several wall paintings have revealed themselves from within layers of plaster, as well as the scratched names and initials of hundreds of people — left as permanent (though fragile) traces of impermanent lives.
In 2013, Ben Finn created a new east window depicting Jacob's ladder, and this summer, he completed four more windows representing St Helena, St Cedd, St Peter and St Mary. Here’s Ben working at the finishing stages, and the dazzling results —photographed by @badger_beard.
At the end of July, just days after completing a £150k re-roofing project, St Mary Magdalene’s church in Caldecote was vandalised. We’re thrilled to announce that the church will be open this Sunday and the next as part of #HeritageOpenDays 2021.
Come and talk to a local volunteer about this fascinating church in the site of a lost medieval village. Treasures awaiting you include an extraordinary, floor-to- (almost) ceiling stoup and an octagonal font encrusted with cusped panels, heraldry and foliage. Both 15th century.
Some simple moulded pews also date to the 1400s, as do the glittering fragments of stained glass.
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St Andrew's, Woodwalton — our remote, ancient fenland church — is usually closed to visitors due to ongoing work on its structural stability. But this Sunday and next, we welcome you inside this iconic landmark.
Inside, you’ll find carved stone coffin lids, Early English arcading to the north aisle and Perpendicular to the south, Neo-Classical monuments and dazzling Victorian tiles.
We're delighted that volunteer stewards will be on hand to guide you around the church and show you the most recent conservation work.
#HeritageOpenDays
St Andrew’s, Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire
Sun 12 and Sun 19 Sept, 2-5 pm
More details: bit.ly/3h2QeLR
đź“·@badger_beard
#HeritageOpenDays
St Andrew’s, Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire
Sun 12 and Sun 19 Sept, 2-5 pm
More details: bit.ly/3h2QeLR
đź“·@badger_beard
Thank you for joining us online for this year's @heritageopenday weekend. We look forward to seeing you in person next year. 1/ #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBpl
We want to say a huge THANKS once again to all our volunteers that have given up their time this year to create virtual tours. Head here to see any you might have missed! bit.ly/HBplYouT 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool
Keep following us on Twitter as we share even more of our amazing archive collection and to stay up to date with our plans to reopen in 2021. 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBpl
#HODs would be nothing without volunteers dedicating so much of their spare time to share their knowledge! 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays
Mike is one of our passionate volunteers, and he would normally be taking visitors out on tours across the weekend. 2/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays
But while Covid restrictions have put a stop to in-person meetings, Mike has gone virtual! 3/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays
Layton Cemetery is an atmospheric resting place with a captivating history, having first opened in 1871. 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Some its more famous residents include 'Queen of the Gypsies' Ada Boswell, civil rights activist George Washington Williams and Trapeze Artist and Circus Owner King Ohmy. 2/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Some of the headstones and memorials at Layton Cemetery also feature some more of Blackpool's historic #HiddenNature 3/ @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
All Hallows Church in Bispham is also known as the Mother Church of Blackpool. 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
It was the only place of Christian worship in the town until 1821 and for 600 years it was one of the only places to conduct weddings, funerals and baptisms. 2/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The original church was built on the site in 1189, rebuilt in 1773 and the current building dates from 1883. 3/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The #HODs usually gives visitors an opportunity to find out more about faith and religion. @heritageopenday 1/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Instead of the usual tours, we will have to admire Blackpool Central Mosque and its impressive Islamic Architecture from afar this year. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Known for its radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes, the mosque is a stunning building. 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Did you know @TheBplTower was once home to an entire menagerie of wildlife? 1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
An Aquarium, Aviary and Menagerie all used to have a home on the Ground Floor of the complex to keep visitors entertained. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HiddenNature #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
You could see everything from Greenland Seals, to British Sharks, to Lions and Tigers. And all for just Sixpence! Bargain! 3/ @heritageopenday @TheBplTower #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
You can find #HiddenNature throughout most of our seaside town historic hot-spots, you've just got to know where to look! 1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Throughout the corridors and staircases of @TheBplTower, you may not have spotted the sparkling turquoise #Burmantoft panels. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The vivid tiles feature birds, fish and children, and were modelled by E. C. Spruce. 3/ @heritageopenday @TheBplTower #HiddenNature #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The @Grand_Theatre is one of Blackpool's oldest, and most iconic buildings.1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
From street level it can be difficult to spot a touch of the tropics that is hidden away on the roof....any ideas? 2/ @heritageopenday @Grand_Theatre #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Topping off the impressive theatre is a Pineapple! 3/ @heritageopenday @Grand_Theatre #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #HiddenNature #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Have you ever wondered where the 'Garden' part of the @WGBpl originates from? 1/ @heritageopenday #HiddenNature #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
In 1875, the Blackpool Winter Gardens Company was registered, and architect Thomas Mitchell won a competition to design the space. 2/ @heritageopenday @WGBpl #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Original plans included a Rotunda & Floral Hall, fernery with musical entertainment and the Grand Vestibule at the Victoria St entrance housing the Palm House. 3/ @heritageopenday @WGBpl #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The theme for this years #HODs is #HiddenNature. The natural world is as much a part of our heritage as the rise of cities and famous battles. 1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
And we'll be uncovering the #HiddenNature tucked away inside some of our most famous buildings. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
As well as showing off our some of our local parks & gardens. 3/@heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The #HODs Tours and Events wouldn't be possible without the help of all the Volunteers across the Fylde Coast. @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
They make it all happen so that you can get a sneak peek behind the walls and doors of local history! 2/@heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Between 2016 - 2019 there has been an incredible 1206 Volunteers involved in the #HODs tours and events on the Fylde Coast 3/ @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #Hods20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Welcome to the online @heritageopenday 2020 weekend! 1/ #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Due to Covid19, we won't be opening our physical doors this year but instead, we'll be taking things online! 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Keep an eye on all our social media channels to discover photos, video tours, historical facts and untold stories! 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
