Secrets at Saint John's
See this Cathedral from new heights (and down below and everything in between) on this guided tour that takes you through the hidden parts of the site, normally only accessible to clergy and staff. This includes the Choristers' Tunnel, which allows you to move from one side of the Cathedral to the other unseen. (Image: Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Norwich)
A (not so) secret bunker
In a small village in Lancashire discover a bunker, one of over 1,000 that made up a small underground network during the Cold War. Climb down the ladder, have a peek inside and see the progress of the restoration work to bring the bunker back to its state before it was decommissioned in the early 1990s.
A Cornish collection
Explore strong rooms filled with precious documents that tell intriguing stories linked to Cornwall. Discover the untold tales of this county - from the locals who travelled the world to the much-desired Cornish proficiency for hard rock mining, and why Cornish pasties are a beloved delicacy in Mexico! (Image: Kresen Kernow)
Projection perfection
Perfect for film fans, discover the history of showing films at the cinema and explore a grade II listed cinema filled with stunning heritage features. Meet the projectionist team with a behind the scenes look in the projection room and learn how they are keeping these specialist skills alive.
Back to school
Rarely open to the public, have a history lesson in this school library and discover its unique collection with books dating all the way back to the 16th century. See the changes in book binding & book styles over time; how the books tell stories of students who walked the halls in years gone by with doodles, annotations, and even rhymes found on these precious pages. (Image: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum)
Crypt creations
Sometimes to find secrets you must look a bit closer, and that’s exactly what you can do in Canterbury Cathedral's eastern crypt which is filled with mysterious wall markings and graffiti. Where did they come from? Did St Thomas Becket inspire these markings? Was it acceptable to engrave these walls years ago? Find out on this guided tour!
Tudor treasures
Be guided through over 1,300 years of history at Fulham Palace. Built by Bishop FitzJames, the palace is filled stunning architectural features and structures including a Tudor courtyard with many doors... These doors will be opened up this September with parts of the palace not normally open to the public open to explore including a Victorian stable and Tudor offices. (Image: Graham Lacado)
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