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The longest pleasure pier in the world and a Grade II-listed sculpture are among a city's heritage assets worth £30m, councillors have heard. In annual report to Southend-on-Sea City Council, auditors ...
A new museum that tells the story of Hythe's historic pier and ferry attracted more than 630 visitors on its first day ...
Altringham Market has been followed by other ventures in Manchester city centre, Stockport, Oldham and other boroughs ...
The Smithsonian has said it retains power over personnel decisions, but Kim Sajet, the longtime director of the National Portrait Gallery, has decided to leave anyway.
Sad really. As the folks’ stories about the Wigan of old are really cool. Northern Soul, Wigan Pier and the strong community,’ they added. ‘That’s all gone now. The place is a depressing mess.
Join us for an unforgettable night as we celebrate 34 incredible years of Wigan Pier at the iconic Park Hall nightclub, Charnock Richard! Get ready to relive the golden era with classic Pier ...
The hard-cover book of George Orwell’s “Road to Wigan Pier” was due at the Hull Central Library all the way back in 1974. What would’ve been a hefty fee was eliminated thank… ...
Today’s slide show:Wigan Pier The Orwell, the pub at Wigan Pier Manchester’s emergence as the site and center of the industrial revolution was based on the “three C’s”: coal, cotton, and ...
Letters to the editor: Science museum would be great fit for Union Pier; SC has no hate-crime law yet has open-carry of firearms; common sense & civility needed.
PIER we go! One of Southend’s most fascinating museums is set to reopen this Easter weekend- and there’s so much to see!
Wigan Pier, one of UK’s most legendary ’90s nightclubs, is getting redeveloped this year "We can't wait for these iconic beautiful buildings to be a vibrant, cultural destination" By Charlotte ...
Work to transform the site of Wigan Pier into a "multi event space" is set to begin this year, the BBC reports. Plans approved by the council and developer Step Places, will transform the former coal ...