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Two swords hanging in an elaborate 19th-century display on the wall of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston share a ...
By the canal, I felt an overwhelming and visceral sense that I had stumbled upon the place where a man had raped me at knifepoint forty years earlier.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Founded in 1651, Gloucester County has a rich and intricate history. Rich with farmland and fishing, Gloucester County still maintains its rural charm with much to see ...
Discover the 200-year history of Gloucester Docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Housed in Llanthony Warehouse ... at a mix of stunning landmarks and interesting everyday locations. A map of ...
THE Canal and River Trust has released a new guide to inspire Easter outings along the south west's waterways. The UK's largest canal charity has published a free guide to places to visit in the south ...
The lock is part of a broader effort by the trust to encourage people to connect with nature and enjoy the historic canal network ... more people to visit the canals and rivers. It includes maps, ...
The UK's largest canal charity has launched a free guide to the South West's best canal spots. The Canal & River Trust's guide provides maps ... region’s rich canal history.
So it should come as no surprise that at various points in history, the field of cartography has also attempted to answer this centuries-old head-scratcher. While allegorical maps have a long ...
Summit Historical Society director Jordan Bennett said Wednesday, Feb. 5, that the nonprofit has about 1,000 historic maps and has received a grant to begin digitizing the collection, starting ...
Canal revenues have risen faster than traffic. The canal authority did not respond to requests for a list of historical tolls and fees or other comment. But it annually discloses how much it ...
Credit: Google Maps Police are appealing for witnesses following reports a man was pushed into a canal in Gloucester. The incident happened opposite the prison on Westgate Street on Friday 24 May ...