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The Box, Plymouth
Napoleon 200
To commemorate the two-hundred year anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, Destination Plymouth has created a dedicated online resource called ‘Napoleon 200’ to be enjoyed by locals and visitors. Read more
Settling Down? Reaves, Roundhouses and Dartmoor’s Middle Bronze Age
Join National Park archaeologist Dr. Lee Bray in an exploration of the evidence for this fascinating period and what it can tell us about the communities who lived here at this time. Read more
Science Museum Photo Studio
George Bidder (1806-1878) - Moretonhampstead’s ‘Calculating Boy’ and eminent engineer
Queen Charlotte leaned forward and asked: ‘Little boy, how long would it take for a snail to creep along 838 miles from Lands-End to Farett’s Head in Scotland if he moved eight feet daily?’ ‘553,080 days ma’am’ the ten-year old replied immediately... Read more
The Ghost of Dendles Wood
Local history and Dartmoor guide Paul Rendell tells the story of the witch who lived in Dendles Wood. Read more