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The London Maze 2004, Local History Fair
The City of London's third annual local history fair looks set to be the biggest and best yet, when it takes place on Saturday 16th October 2004 at the Guildhall. With a grand opening by author and broadcaster, Bamber Gascoigne, the day includes a host of activities, with over 50 stalls from London's museums, archives, local history libraries and historical groups and societies as well as expert talks and guided walks.

London Court Becomes a Hotel
A London magistrate’s court – where cases involving people such as Mick Jagger, John Lennon and Oscar Wilde have been heard – is now the venue for a new hotel in the West End.

Win a Lake District Break for two
The Lake District Tourist Board is offering the chance to win a free break at the Dovecote suite of the multi-award winning Bessiestown Farm Country Guesthouse, situated near the pretty village of Longtown on the south bank of the River Esk.

Heritage Open Days 2004
Over 30 National Trust properties are taking part in Heritage Open Days this September.
Heritage Open Days offer a chance to see many fascinating properties and activities, many of them free of charge, which are not normally open or accessible to the public.

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