In 1912 a Royal Navy aircraft took off from a platform built for the purpose over the forecastle of HMS HIBERNIA in Weymouth Bay, the first time an aircraft had ever taken off from a ship under way at sea. Since then, the Royal Navy has operated airships,…
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13.1 miles
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In the town famous for lace‐making Allhallows Museum has one of the most comprehensive collections of Honiton Lace in the world. Lace‐making demonstrations are given daily by volunteers throughout the months of June, July and August. One display shows a selection of fine lace from…
Distance:
14.7 miles
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Crewkerne Heritage Centre is a museum set in the picturesque South Somerset Town of Crewkerne.Crewkerne Heritage Centre opened in 2000 with the aid of Heritage Lottery funding and is run by volunteers. The museum is contained in an historic house, displaying an 18th century front onto Market Square,…
Distance:
5.7 miles
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