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Any ideas about Prague?

Hi My hubby & I are heading to Prague mid-December for 4 nights. We plan to see most of the normal touristy things, but has anyone got any suggestions for some unusual/different things to see/do...

Moonstone6

What would i need to start teaching KS1 history?

Hi, Ive always wanted to have a career in history (primarily in a museum or something) but lately the idea of teaching young children about history has quite appealed to me. I was wondering how i...

sophie_1003

London Attractions

Can anyone advise how long should be allowed for visiting the following (including queue times where appropriate)-- 1. V&A Museum 2. V&A Museum of Childhood 3. Natural History Museum 4....

swedeheart

Trying to recall a television series from my childhood. This would have been in the late sixties or early seventies. Can't say if it was American or British and the only clue I've got for you is that...

Garmard

Museum Curator

Would love a job as a museum curator as i have a passion for history. Is it possible to apply for voluntary work in a museum and how do i go about it?...

janbee

shannon and chesapeake action

I have a coin type medallion (the size and colour of an old penny). On the front are the words "centenary of shannon and chesapeake action 1st June 1813." There is a picture of the ship and...

filthiestfis

Free things to see in London

Apart from the following, are there any other freebies that are worth pursuing in London? Victoria & Albert Museum FREE Bank of England Museum FREE British Museum FREE Imperial War Museum FREE

coalgirl

Refrigerators

Our Electrolux refrigerator, just over 50 years old is slowly failing and will have to be replaced. It must be a bit of history, is there any organisation which would welcome it for inclusion in a...

KittyGlitter

Behind the Scenes at The Museum by Kate Atkinson

Does anyone know the meaning of the title please? I have read the book but not sure where the title comes in. thanks

orcadian

whaling boat

anyone know where i can get info on the William Scoresby?my great uncle was on it (1926-1930) and have trying to get a list of the crew?

Celtic_fan

London Sights

I'm going to London for a weekend in a couple of weeks . Saturday will be my only full day there , what sights should I really see , I know I won't get to visit too many in a day . Is the London Eye...

ellen_16

London

Goin to London on the 23rd of Feb til the 25th! am very excited! what do you suggest? going with mum, stepdad and brother < goin to loook at unis while i do everything else! x

kags

Legoland Windsor

I am planning a trip at Easter - all the deals seem to be for 2 days in the park; has anyone been recently, is 2 days about right? Also, my son is nearly 10 and I am slightly concerned he might be too...

anotheoldgit

There Are Also Plenty Of Statues Of Naked Men, But That Doesn't Mean That Men Can Walk Around Naked.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4764594/Breast-feeding-mother-told-cover-V-Museum.html...

jamesnan

Edinburgh

My husband and I will be in Edinburgh and have a couple of spare days next week, can anyone recommend things to do apart from the usual tourist visits. We shall not have transport so it will need to...

anotheoldgit

Ah, Isn't That Good Of Us?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/6813618/100k-on-days-out-to-help-refugees-intergrate.html I wonder how many of our 'OWN' have never been given a chance to enjoy such things? There must be...

jamesnan

Prague

My husband and I have booked a few days away in Prague at the beginning of January. Never been there before, it looks very interesting. Has anyone any tips, recommendations etc. We intend to use...

ukanonymous

Amsterdam With Kids

I am going to Amsterdam for a week and we will be with kids. What is there to do there for kids and also is bearable for adults? I can't wait to go. Actually what else is there to do there regardless...

Eve

Days Out From Manchester

Hi, I'm hoping to do a few days out with family/friends or alone as getting a bit of cabin fever and looking for some ideas for places which aren't too expensive (good offers welcome) and are suitable...

Ann

Ipswich/bury St Edmunds Things To Do

Hi all. Going to this area for two days tomorrow - can anyone please recommend places to see preferably inside or from the warmth of the car? Sadly many of the Nat Trust places nearby are closed until...

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