The English seaside
By: Kaye | May 23, 2013 – 6:08 am | No Comment

Photographer Peter Williams celebrates the peculiar eccentricities and quintessential charms – from helter-skelters to lighthouses, pirates, palmists and Punch and Judy – of this cherished and rapidly changing English landscape

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Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Early Morning Madness
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Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Early Morning Madness

[ June 22, 2013; 3:00 am to 8:30 am. ] Climb the hills, catch the sunrise, conclude with a well-earned English breakfast at Standedge Tunnel visitor centreMarsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – Build Your Own Lighthouse
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – Build Your Own Lighthouse

[ June 22, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come to our science workshop and build you own lighthouse. Harness the power of the sun to light your lighthouse and afterwards take it home with you.South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England
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Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, Wales – Garden Party
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Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, Wales – Garden Party

[ June 22, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join us for a summer garden party. We will take you back to the early 1900s when Powis was in its hey day. There will be music, dancing, craft and food stalls and much more. Adults 2, children 1Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, Wales
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Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Beer and Brewing at Brockhampton Estate
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Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Beer and Brewing at Brockhampton Estate

[ June 22, 2013 12:00 pm to June 23, 2013 6:00 pm. ] EVENT CANCELLED Sorry but we have had to cancel this event.Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Around Britten with Matthew Barley
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Around Britten with Matthew Barley

[ June 22, 2013; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Celebrate the centenary of Benjamin Britten in a breath-taking concert with Matthew Barley the worlds most adventurous cellist, in Gibsides Palladian Chapel. Meet Matthew, and refreshments included.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Tredegar House, Newport, Newport, Wales – 50 things Junior Rangers Club
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Tredegar House, Newport, Newport, Wales – 50 things Junior Rangers Club

[ June 22, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Be part of our Junior Rangers Club and challenge yourself to complete the 50 things to do before your 11 3/4. Our Junior Ranger Club will start on the 18 May, and will run every other week, from 8 June until 19 October. Please ring the office for more details and to book your places.Tredegar [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Bird Watching for Beginners
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Bird Watching for Beginners

[ June 22, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Discover more about bird-watching, bird species and habitats on a guided walk and talk.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England – As you like it – Open Air Theatre
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Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England – As you like it – Open Air Theatre

[ June 22, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Bring a picnic while you watch Shakespeares pastoral comedy which follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncles court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone the court jester, will she find love and safety in the Forest of Arden?Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – A victorian washday
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Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – A victorian washday

[ June 22, 2013 10:15 am to June 23, 2013 3:45 pm. ] Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get [...]

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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – An evening with Lola Lamour
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – An evening with Lola Lamour

[ June 22, 2013; 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Enjoy an evening of vintage luxury at an open air concert with 1940s singer Lola Lamour and her blue light boys. Be entertained by Lola Lamours vintage glamour and stunning vocal talents. Enjoy the cheely burlesque dancers and vintage DJ. Browse stalls selling fashion of the time and visit the pop up beauty parlor.Killerton, Exeter, [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Crikey it’s vintage at Killerton
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Crikey it’s vintage at Killerton

[ June 22, 2013 11:00 am to June 23, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and celebrate the classic stylings of vintage fashion, music, cars and crafts at this two day vintage extravaganza. Browse the 60 stalls with vintage fashion, antiques, crafts, home-ware and paraphernalia. Get into the retro spirit and get your hair and make up done, hear the music, see the cars and get involved with [...]

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales – Botanical Art Course
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Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales – Botanical Art Course

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Debbie Devauden is a botanical artist inspired by the countryside around her and her own garden. Join Debbie for a one day course and learn how to draw a botanical subject from the beautiful gardens. All botanical and artist materials are provided.Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England – Bombs and Beasties – Guided Walk
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England – Bombs and Beasties – Guided Walk

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] A leisurely 5 mile, all-day walk and talk with a warden, looking at various aspects of this unique site – once a Top Secret military test site now a National Nature Reserve. Will include some areas not normally open to the public.Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk, [...]

Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England – Discovery Tours at Lyveden
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Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England – Discovery Tours at Lyveden

[ June 22, 2013 2:00 pm to June 23, 2013 3:30 pm. ] A guided tour around the main features of the Garden and the Garden Lodge. A gentle stroll with a Guide around the main features of Lyveden. Opportunities for questions and we hope to provide the answers! The Tour lasts about 90 minutes.Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England
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Leigh Woods, near Bristol, Bristol, England – Digital SLR photography, Getting the most out of your camera.
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Leigh Woods, near Bristol, Bristol, England – Digital SLR photography, Getting the most out of your camera.

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Learn how anybody can get professional quality results with even an entry level set up. Learn about the limitations of modern cameras and how to work around them. Take advantage of what sets DSLRs apart from other cameras. This day focuses on image quality but also covers lenses and differing camera bodies.Your Teacher Mark Barton [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ June 22, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group four times a month. Free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Polzeath to Port Quin, Polzeath, Cornwall, England – Ecoasteering clean up
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Polzeath to Port Quin, Polzeath, Cornwall, England – Ecoasteering clean up

[ June 22, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] The National Trust is joining forces with Polzeath based Cornish Rock Tors to offer the most exciting and challenging form of the favourite family activity, rock pooling (Ecoasteering). Leap, swim and scramble your way around some of the amazing intertidal zones under the watchful and helpful eyes of the coasteering instructors. Learn about the weird [...]

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting

[ June 22, 2013; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] This display is unique to the UK with beautiful horses performing amazing feats while stunning falcons are flown to the lure. The falcons and horses work together accompanied by beautiful music. The show also includes a jousting tournament with knights in shining armour, squires, ladies and even a medieval jester. Tickets only available on the [...]

Sugarloaf and Usk Valley, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, England – History of Clytha
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Sugarloaf and Usk Valley, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, England – History of Clytha

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us on a guided walk taking in the history of this rich and timeless estate. This gentle walk will take in some of the true treasures of this beautiful 18th century estate. Youll be able to learn about our Jacobean farm, Clytha Castle – one of the outstanding 18th century follies in Wales, Clytha [...]

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Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Jazz in the Garden
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Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Jazz in the Garden

[ June 22, 2013; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Pack your picnic and relax to the sounds of jazz and croquet in classic English surroundings.Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey

[ June 22, 2013 10:00 am to June 23, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Jonathan Marshall presents falcons, eagles and hawks demonstrating their spectacular aerial manoeuvres. Falcons dive from thousands of feet at speeds of over 100mph while eagles and hawks skim the top of your head. 2 different displays, at 11.30am and 3.30pm, as well as a Parade of Hawks at 1.30pmCorfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Corfe Castle, Wareham, [...]

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Late Night Opening
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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Late Night Opening

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Garden open until 9pm. Bring a picnic, some friends and a bottle of wine to enjoy this beautiful garden on a summers evening as the sun sets.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England – Lace Wars
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Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England – Lace Wars

[ June 22, 2013 10:00 am to June 23, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Love living history? Join us to experience a weekend of Jacobite rebellions with a 1745 living camp and re-enactment. Complete with drills, costumes, weaponry and so much more, experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Lace War. Make the most of your weekend and visit the stables shop for our National picnic and jam [...]

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, England – Midsummer Celebrations
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Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, England – Midsummer Celebrations

[ June 22, 2013 11:00 am to June 23, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Join us for a celebratory weekend! Get into the summer spirit by trying some Tudor dances, enjoying the live music from PIVA or making a soap ball to take home. Look out for our giants and hobbyhorses in the parade too.Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, England
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Townend, Windermere, Cumbria, England – Meet the Gardener
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Townend, Windermere, Cumbria, England – Meet the Gardener

[ June 22, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Chat with our gardener and discover more about her work and the plants in this beautiful cottage cottage. Pick up some handy tips for your own gardenTownend, Windermere, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Townend, Windermere, Cumbria, England
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall, England – Mullion Harbour day
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall, England – Mullion Harbour day

[ June 22, 2013; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Fun filled family day including harbour games, greasy pole, craft stalls, free kayak tasters, hog roast, singers and a bar. Races throughout the day for more information and to find out how to register see our blog site.The Lizard and Kynance Cove, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Lizard and Kynance Cove, The Lizard, near [...]

The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Morris in the Vale
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Morris in the Vale

[ June 22, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Hundreds of Morris all in one place! Each year Morris sides from across the country gather in the Vale for their annual tour. Various sides (and styles) can be spotted around the Vale throughout the weekend. For more information on where and when to find them visit www.nationalmorrisinthevale.co.ukThe Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The [...]

Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games
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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games

[ June 22, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Play with 1930 and 1940s garden games and have a day in the life of a Georges Yard child.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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