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Tintagel Old Post Office2011-03-28
Located in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
The Tintagel Old Post Office is a lovely attraction furnished with local oak pieces and is housed in a 14th-century yeoman farmhouse. Groups are welcome with 1 hour guided tours and a small shop is available and the famous wavy roof beckons and invites you to explore the Victorian postal memorabilia and 19th-century samplers. On wintry days an open fire invites you in as does the pretty, tranquil cottage garden.READ MORE
Tintagel Castle2011-03-25
Located in Tintagel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Tintagel Castle believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur can be accessed via stunning walks along the Cornish Coastal Path. Immerse yourself in history and romance in the remains of Tintagel Castle that stands on rugged cliffs high above the sea, where Excalibur the legendary sword protected King Arthur from the evil magician Merlin. Tintagel Castle is an outstanding attraction of rugged beauty and a must visit.READ MORE
Bodmin Jail2011-03-17
Located in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Bodmin Jail is a unique heritage asset and attraction built by the prisoners, and you can visit the cold dank cells and see the original hanging pit. This all weather attraction offers a look into the covered courtyard, with a Civil and Naval Prison housing a museum within its walls split over six levels. A licensed bar and restaurant are available for home cooked meals made from fresh produce and beverages and refreshments. Evening ghost walks are available throughout the year for those interested in the paranormal, and are conducted by an experienced and professional Psychic medium & energy therapist, but be warned it's not for the faint hearted.READ MORE
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses2011-03-07
Located in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses offers a guided tour of the Kinnaird Head lighthouse, the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and is located in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. The purpose-built museum building has fascinating galleries of recognised collections of glass lenses, lighting technology and social history artifacts plus audio-visual displays and interactive exhibits. Venue hire is available for weddings and corporate functions and the shop which is also available on-line offers a range of lighthouse books, gifts, prints and postcards. READ MORE
Montrose Museum2011-02-15
Located in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Montrose Museum is housed in a beautiful neo-classical building with displays housed in the spacious atrium, mezzanine and galleries charting the life of the town and art of its people. Displays of local interest covering archaeology, Montrose history, the picts, Montrose silver, maritime and natural history make for fascinating browsing and significant Neolithic and bronze age artefacts include examples of Montrose silver and Dryleys pottery. The William Lamb Studio displays sculpture, prints and drawings and his workroom, living room and tools are also displayed.READ MORE
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 2010-10-27
Located in Flagler Beach, Flagler County, Florida, United States
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park in Flagler Beach offers ruins of the former sugar mill plantation, slave cabins, several wells and more and depicts life in the 19th century Frontier days of Florida. Fascinating hiking trails are available through the ruins and the park has picnic sites as well as a boat ramp which offers access to Bulow Creek for canoes and small powerboats.READ MORE
Musee Romain2010-09-13
Located in Nyon, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland
The Musee Romain in Nyon is a Roman museum that offers guided tours to a maximum of 25 persons. The magical town of Nyon is a major Roman site on the territory of present-day Switzerland and the Musee Romain offers a fascinating insight into Roman life in those days and includes an amphitheatre and roman baths. The museum shop offers books, jewelry, key chains, Copies of oil lamps, and coins, etc. READ MORE
Central Sierra Historical Society2010-05-13
Located in Shaver Lake, Fresno County, California, United States
Central Sierra Historical Society in Shaver Lake is dedicated to the preservation of the fast-disappearing history of the area, and local historical treasures like the Pine Logging Camp and a 1912 caboose from the SJ&E Railroad. Educational programs are based around the ?Museum Without Walls? series of lectures, field trips, and social events, and the museum provides books on California history, Native American culture, pioneer lives, natural history, wildlife, environmental issues and more.READ MORE
The Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia2010-05-05
The Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia covers about 750 acres with tombs and chambers rich in paintings depicting the evolution of the Etruscan civilization from the seventh to third century BC. A total of 14 tombs can now be visited, although the location of more than one hundred and fifty painted tombs are known, and the Tarquinia tomb frescos are well preserved in many cases, and the attraction pulls many fascinated visitors throughout the year. READ MORE
Old Fortress2010-03-19
Located in Villasimius, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
The Old Fortress in Villasimius stands on a promontory and is a complex structure from an architectural point of view, probably built in the fourteenth century. According to archival documents the fortress was probably built in a transitional historical time when the area needed defense. Today the fort is of great interest to history buffs and for those seeking some culture about the area.READ MORE