This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the death of Arthur Louis Aaron VC, who was killed while serving with the Royal Air Force in North Africa in August 1943. Arthur Aaron was born on 6 March 1922. His father was Benjamin Aaron, whose ancestors came from...
Some of the finest Catholic churches in England and Wales are winning recognition and a new lease of life. Some of them feature in Another Fifty Catholic Churches to See Before You Die, written by Elena Curti. This beautifully illustrated book continues Elena’s...
St Cuthbert’s Church in Bradford was built in 1890-1 and designed by WH & JH Marten. It is designated a Grade II* Listed Building by Historic England. The church has significant historic interest derived from its association with Mgr John O’Connor...
Heritage Open Days is a nationwide event running from 8-17 September. It’s an opportunity to see inside buildings that are often closed to visitors, or whose openings are limited. Also it can be a chance to learn more about a familiar and much-loved building. In...
Skipton is known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ and on Saturday 16 September 2023, the town’s Catholic Church of St Stephen will be opening its own gates, doors and archives to visitors from across Skipton, the Yorkshire Dales – and beyond! From...
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