History and heritage of commoning brought together in New Forest project
Do you remember when milk was delivered by horse and cart? Or when cattle were driven up Fordingbridge High Street?
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Balloon launched to mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary
To mark the Royal Corps of Signals 100th anniversary, a balloon carrying a Royal Corps of Signals cap badge – called a Jimmy – was sent into space.
NHS to celebrate its 72nd birthday on 5 July
On the eve of the birthday, 4 July, iconic landmarks including the Royal Albert Hall, Blackpool Tower and Wembley Arch will be illuminated in blue as part of tributes to NHS staff.
Low ‘quay’ celebrations as Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90
Weymouth Town Bridge will be 90 years old on 4 July, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrations will be kept low key.
‘Pop-Up’ walking and cycling routes will help social distancing
With people being urged to cycle or walk instead of using public transport, Dorset Council is keen to hear residents’ views on changing the travel infrastructure in our towns and villages.
Wimborne care home residents mark VE Day 75
Residents of Hyacinth House in Stapehill really got into the spirit of marking VE Day 75, with bunting and flag making up to the 8 May and an afternoon party on the day.
Read all about animal heroes honoured with the Dickin Medal
Animals helped to save countless lives during the Second World War, and to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday, vet charity PDSA is sharing exclusive e-books which tell the remarkable stories of animal heroes honoured with the Dickin Medal.
Rolls Royce resumes production creating a unique moment of historical symmetry
Two significant anniversaries in the history of Rolls Royce took place on 4 May to create a unique moment of historical symmetry.
Celebrate VE Day online with Bletchley Park on Friday 8 May
Temporarily closed in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, Bletchley Park will be marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day online with a digital ‘Nation’s Toast’ at 3pm, and a special recording of a VE Day speech by ‘Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill’.
Bournemouth carving celebrates 100 years of council housing
One hundred tenants and leaseholders from Bournemouth and Poole have celebrated the anniversary of council housing in Britain.