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Come Here!

Come Here!

Di: Liz Drury
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 Come Here! — A Heritage Podcast with Liz Drury Looking for inspiring places to visit — and the stories behind them? Come Here! is the podcast that takes you inside the UK’s most fascinating heritage sites, museums, galleries, historic houses, parks and cultural spaces — in the company of the people who know them best. Hosted by voiceover artist and archaeology PhD Liz Drury, each weekly episode features a friendly, in-depth conversation with curators, site managers, rangers and heritage professionals from across the sector. Together, we explore the history of their sites, the hidden details visitors might otherwise miss, what makes each place special — and, of course, all the practical information you need to plan a visit. Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast, a day-trip planner, or simply curious about the stories behind Britain’s cultural spaces, Come Here! will introduce you to somewhere new. And if you work in the heritage sector yourself, this podcast is your invitation too — a chance to share your site, your passion, and your visitor experience with a wider audience. New episodes every week. Come and discover somewhere worth visiting.Copyright 2026 Liz Drury Mondiale Scienze sociali Scrittura e commenti di viaggio
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  • Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire

    Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire
    Apr 23 2026

    Madi Gray is the Curator of Decorative Arts at Normanby Hall near Scunthorpe.

    Normanby Hall is a Regency mansion featuring displays telling the history of the house and the Sheffield family for whom it was built. It sits within a beautiful country park that is also home to the Rural Life Museum, woodland walks, gardens, a cafe (featuring produce from the walled garden), playgrounds, and even Go Ape.

    Children will particularly enjoy the land train, the miniature railway and deer feeding at certain times of the year.

    There's plenty for the whole family. Check the website for opening times and prices at www.normanbyhall.co.uk

    Social media links:

    https://www.facebook.com/normanbyhall

    https://www.instagram.com/normanbyhall?igsh=MWJpeTNmdTIzZTM1NQ==
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    27 min
  • The Appleby-Frodingham Railway, Scunthorpe

    The Appleby-Frodingham Railway, Scunthorpe
    Apr 16 2026

    Andrew Plumtree is a volunteer at the Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe (formerly preservation society). The society was formed in 1990 to preserve the industrial railway heritage of the Scunthorpe Steelworks and the surrounding local area.

    The organisation provide rail tours & driver experiences at the British Steel Scunthorpe site - Britain's largest industrial Railway and the UK's last steelworks utilising blast furnaces.

    They are a volunteer run charitable organisation.

    Charity name: Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe

    Charity number: 1196958

    Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AFrailway

    Booking provider: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/afrps

    Website: https://www.afrps.co.uk/
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    26 min
  • The Ropewalk, Barton on Humber

    The Ropewalk, Barton on Humber
    Apr 9 2026

    Liz Bennet is the Managing Director of The Ropewalk Arts Centre in Barton on Humber, North Lincolnshire.

    The Ropewalk is an arts centre, museum, café and studio space. It is housed in a Grade II listed former rope factory, Hall’s Barton Ropery, which was founded in 1801 and closed in 1989. Many of the artefacts on display in the museum and available in the archive were donated by former employees and their families.

    The Ropewalk has been part of Barton’s story for more than two centuries, beginning life as a bustling rope‑making factory that once powered Britain’s maritime industries. Its long, narrow footprint—perfect for twisting hemp into rope—became a defining feature of the town’s industrial landscape.

    Today, the building has been lovingly transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, home to galleries, studios, a café, and a thriving programme of arts, music, and community events. It’s a place where history and creativity meet, where the echoes of industry sit alongside the energy of modern makers and performers.

    www.the-ropewalk.co.uk
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    25 min
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