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HMS Victory undergoes restoration Jul 14, 2011

The first restoration work of the mast and rigging began on HMS Victory on 12 July 2011 ready for an exhibition next year. The work will see 26 miles of associated rigging and 768 wooden clocks removed, some of which are 100 years old.

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton Jul 13, 2011

To mark the Diamond Jubilee, the V&A is holding an exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty by photographer Cecil Beaton between 8 February - 22 April 2012. There will be portraits depicting The Queen in her roles as princess, monarch and mother.

Eastbourne’s dig for hidden history Jul 13, 2011

The first ever archaeological excavation of Grange Gardens in Eastbourne, opened by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, invites visitors to take part and take daily guided tours to dicover the town's history.

Fresh from the farm Jul 13, 2011

Head to Herefordshire’s Food Week between between August 13 and 21 for tempting locally-grown produce. 25 producers around the county will open their doors to the public for demonstrations, sampling and guided tours.

Steam tug restored for Jubilee Jul 13, 2011

SS Brent, a WWII steam tug boat, is undergoing restoration to be part of The Queen's Jubilee celebrations. The 1,000 strong Thames flotilla to mark the celebration, will be one of the main events of the four-day bank holiday.

SS Robin returns to its birthplace Jul 13, 2011

SS Robin, the world's last remaining steam coaster ship, built in 1890, returned to London's Royal Albert Docks at 11am this morning. The iconic ship of British maritime heritage will open as an attraction in 2012 in the run up to the Olympics.

A stunning new addition to Liverpool's waterfront Jul 11, 2011

The Museum of Liverpool, the first of its kind for more than a century, will open its doors on Tuesday 19 July 2011. Reflecting the city's vibrant culture, visitors can explore how the port, its people, their creative and sporting history have shaped the city.

Capturing the beauty of Britain Jul 4, 2011

The fifth annual Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards celebrates the beauty of natural Britain. Take a look at last years stunning winning shots or engage with the environment by entering into 2011's competition yourself.