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Hidden Treasure » History

• Nine UK Model Villages

  Mention model villages to most people and a magical miniature wonderland comes to mind. But did you know that there are real-siz...

  by Jane Harvey - May 16, 2024

  Posted in Did You Know, Explore Model Villages, History, May 2024, Model Villages UK

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• Six Great British Explorers

  We love exploring and turning an ordinary day out into a full-blown adventure. But, these six Great British Explorers went the extra mile, venturing from the UK's shores to discover hidden gems and twisting tales from across the world. While these may not be the greatest explorers - and some have a few controversies that have followed them through the centuries - each was or is great in their own way!

  by Rachel Foxton - September 7, 2023

  Posted in 2023 September, British History, Did You Know, Exploring, Facts, Great Explorers, History, Ideas

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• A Puzzling History

  Join us as we delve into the puzzling world to see what we can learn about the history of one of our favourite pastimes - puzzling!

  by Jane Harvey - October 23, 2020

  Posted in 2020 October, Brainteasers, Free Stuff, History, History of puzzles, Puzzle Academy, Puzzles

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• Welcome to the Fifth Edition of TT Strange Times!

  Welcome to the Fifth Edition of TT Strange Times!

  by Treasure Trails - June 5, 2020

  Posted in 2020 June, Activities, Ancient, Family Fun, Free Stuff, Games, Garden Games, Historical, History, Home Activities, Home Treasure Hunt, Ideas, Indoor Games, Inspiration, Jurrasic, Just for Giggles, Lockdown, Mediaeval, Puzzles, Quizzes, Self-Isolation, Social Distancing, Treasure Hunt Around the Home, TT Strange Times

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• History Themed Ideas and Activities for the Whole Family!

  History Themed Ideas and Activities for the Whole Family!

  by Treasure Trails - June 5, 2020

  Posted in 2020 June, Activities, Ancient, Family Fun, Free Stuff, Games, Garden Games, Historical, History, Home Activities, Home Treasure Hunt, Ideas, Indoor Games, Inspiration, Jurrasic, Just for Giggles, Lockdown, Mediaeval, Puzzles, Quizzes, Self-Isolation, Social Distancing, Treasure Hunt Around the Home, TT Strange Times

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• Hampton Court Castle not Palace!

  Did you know there is a Hampton Court Castle as well as a Hampton Court Palace!

  by Amanda Ingham - July 24, 2018

  Posted in 2018 July, History, Ideas

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• Things to do at Hereford Cathedral

  Hereford’s big claim to fame is that the Cathedral houses the Mappa Mundi, a Magna Carta and a Chained Library. These are treasures of international importance. And definitely worth seeing.

  by Amanda Ingham - May 29, 2018

  Posted in 2018 May, History, Ideas

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• Prime Minsters Born in 20th Century

  Did you know there were 9 prime ministers of Great Britain born in the 20th Century?

  by Amanda Ingham - May 13, 2015

  Posted in 2015 May, History, Ideas, Treasure Trails

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