This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To support the podcast, access a library of 100 hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a ...
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In this podcast, we'll visit 200 Wonders of the World, from the Pyramids to the Great Barrier Reef, to tell the story of our people, our civilization, and our planet. My name is Caroline Vahrenkamp, and I'm a travel junkie. The world is filled with amazing places that reflect the greatest achievements of human accomplishment. In these uncertain times, understanding our great shared history may help to bridge the divides between us. And if not, it will be a fun ride anyway! We'll discuss the ...
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Two Native Kentuckians discuss Kentucky based true crime, urban legends, scandals, and more.
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[This show is on hiatus.] In the meantime, check out our latest podcast project ’Dad to Me’ via: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH7N6bLuXRROEq8R4Fith
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The Internationalist is a podcast from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). In each episode, academics, students and practitioners from across the Commonwealth take on the current debates in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
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Tune into “A Cuppa Tea with the DBE” once a month to hear stories, traditions, recipes, histories, and more all from women of Britain or the Commonwealth now living in the United States.
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The official Commonwealth Games Australia podcast
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In 1962 Raymond Ezekiel Coke boarded a plane from Kingston Jamaica to come to London in the UK. In 2021 Clayton M Coke, Raymond’s son switched on a microphone & recorded his father's journey for posterity.A journey that many others from "The Windrush Generation" had also taken. From My Yard to Your Yard is the oral history of that journey but it’s also the history of being black, Caribbean, British, and that relationship with the Commonwealth & ultimately the UK.
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VILE VIRGINIA is a true crime and history storytelling podcast that pokes at the dark underbelly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. SIC SEMPER TYRANNUS, Y’ALL.For more information visit www.vilevirginia.com!
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The Global and Imperial History Research Seminar is chaired by Professor Judith Brown (Beit Professor of Commonwealth History), Professor John Darwin (Beit Lecturer of Commonwealth History), and Dr Jan-George Deutsch. The seminar meets each Friday afternoon during term, where a visiting, usually, scholar's recent research is presented. Those present then engage with both the historical material and historiographical questions of the work. The following podcasts are presented as a means of co ...
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In this special podcast series for Remembrance Day from the Army Benevolent Fund, Harry Bucknall and guests spotlight incredible tales of gallantry during the two World Wars. The grit and heroism of the British Army and Commonwealth soldiers, and extraordinary moments of courage and self-sacrifice will be forever remembered.
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Discover the work of the organisation that cares for the 1.7 million Commonwealth men and women who lost their lives during the two World Wars. With the help of colleagues from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, historians and special guests, we’ll explore some of the stories of those who lost their lives, the history of the wars and how the CWGC is still doing its work today.
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WBZ’s Nichole Davis shares the stories people are talking about in your community each weekend. You can also hear the show live on iHeartRadio stations WBZ, WRKO, WTAG, WHYN, WZLX, WBWL, WXKS, and WJMN!
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RealPoliTalk is a history podcast that is hosted by two college students: Jarod Aerts and Rohan Thakker. The podcast will cover a wide variety of topics and periods from the Polish-Lithuanian Kingdom to Saddam's Iraq to the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
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Welcome to The Cod Cabin! Adam Bass, Jack Leary, Logan Rabe, and Jessy Han are four residents of Massachusetts who have joined forces to provide a learning experience for those across the world about Massachusetts's people, places, and politics. From chatting about elections, going through history, and interviewing some of the big names of the Commonwealth, this crew takes you from the streets of Boston to the beaches of cape cod, to the hills of Berkshire County to talk shop about their sta ...
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A journey through Southern Appalachia, one story at a time.
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This podcast, hosted by Dr. Wally Smith of Virginia Commonwealth University, features interviews of diverse leading experts including researchers, physicians, and individuals living with the disease, exploring the history of the disease, the global impact and need for additional providers, disparity and bias in sickle cell disease, and promising news regarding the management and treatment of sickle cell disease. Learn about the past, present and future of sickle cell, and join us in the figh ...
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Is the monarchy in peril? Join Emeritus Professor Robert Aldrich, and Associate Professor Cindy McCreery - both from the University of Sydney - on this 8-episode podcast series about monarchy. With the help of expert guests, the series will examine challenges faced by monarchies in modern history – such as revolution, assassination, and scandal – and why some monarchies have survived, and others have disappeared. The series is from the University of Sydney, School of Humanities and is produc ...
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Memoirs Pasifika is a podcast exploring events, movements, and people in modern Micronesian history.
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The Official Podcast of the Persistence! For the past 4 years, we’ve been making history in critical elections all over the country, and last year we made history again by expanding our majority in the Senate, beating election-denying republicans in crucial statehouse races, and fighting back a non-existent red wave. But our freedoms are still under attack and we must keep fighting to build a just and equitable America for us all. Every week we take you behind the lines and inside the "rooms ...
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Will Gompertz enters the Royal Collection to examine some of the objects that have adorned, defined and described the story of a thousand years of the British monarchy.
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Carolyn Cash hosts the royal news radio podcast show, Right Royal Roundup since 2014, focusing mostly on the British, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Belgian, Spanish, Thai and Tongan Royal Families, and the Imperial Family of Japan. We also cover some royal history and official visits to Australia. Please note: We no longer cover any news about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since they left the British Royal Family We apologize for the delay with uploading podcasts, as there was a death ...
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club: The Untold Story of Ky's Worst Tragedy - 2020 55KRC Interview
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This is the 2020 Interview of David Brock and Tom McConaughy on the 55KRC Morning Show hosted by Brian Thomas This is the complete history of the alleged mob activity in Newport, Kentucky, and the magnificent Beverly Hills Supper Club, where 169 people died and the lives of thousands were changed in an instant. Unlike other publications, however, this is the true untold story of what led to Kentucky’s worst tragedy—a story of greed, corruption, deceit, Mafia rule, government cover-ups, kidna ...
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India has seen a biggest scams between 2000 to 2015. These scams have not only caused financial losses to individuals but also caused significant damage to the reputation of the country. From the 2G Spectrum Scam to the PNB Scam, these biggest frauds have taken a toll on India's economy and its citizens. The 2G Spectrum Scam is one of the most notorious Indian scams at times. It involved the illegal allocation of telecom licenses by politicians and bureaucrats for personal gain. The CWG Scam ...
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Poppy and Joe are in the attic with their Grandpa, looking inside his Memory Box. Grandpa shows them his collection of memorabilia from the First World War, and remembers those in the army, navy and airforce that served Britain.
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Black Disabled Men Talk is a podcast where four black men discuss precinct social and political issues of the day. The four black men on this podcast are Leroy Moore, Keith Jones, Lateef McLeod, and Ottis Smith. Their bios are as followed below: Leroy F. Moore Jr., Founder of the Krip-Hop Nation. Since the 1990s, has written the column "Illin-N-Chillin" for POOR Magazine. Moore is one of the founding member of National Black Disability and activist around police brutality against people with ...
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This Podcast is brought to you by Open Letter, an YouTube channel that presents insightful videos on politics, environment, history and various other topics.
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The Council of State were convinced that only General Cromwell could deliver victory in Ireland; and Cromwell used this to negotiate the best possible supply of men, money and material. From August 1649 to May 1650 Cromwell's campaign brought the Confederacy close to defeat, and he visited two infamous atrocities on the towns of Drogheda and Wexfor…
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The Snapchef Foundation's Recipe for Rehabilitation in Norfolk County
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In the coming weeks, 18 men who are incarcerated at the Norfolk County Correctional Center will be learning some serious kitchen skills through a new collaboration between the Snapchef Foundation and the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. The aim is to help these justice-involved individuals get on the right path after they're released with these cul…
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Riding the Waves of Healing: Theraputic Surfing Adventures with "Gnome Surf"
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There are all kinds of therapies out there to help what ails you - art, music, animals, and much more - but have you heard of surf therapy? Gnome Surf is a non-profit working on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and their mission is to help people who are neurodivergent, disabled, suffering from PTSD, and many others reduce their a…
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Celebrating a Conservation Career: John Linehan's Farewell to Zoo New England
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A big change is on the way over the next few months for two long-time local zoos. John Linehan has led the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham - known together as Zoo New England - for decades. Now, he says it's time for him to step aside. John returns to the show to talk with Nichole about his work in conservation, why he thinks …
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Shelters to Stability: "Heading Home" Helps Navigate Massachusetts' Housing Emergency
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The emergency shelter crisis in Massachusetts has reached a critical stage. State officials, including Governor Healey, have made moves to limit just how long families can utilize the shelter system, saying the influx of migrants and residents using the system has pushed it to a breaking point. Agencies like Heading Home in Boston have been working…
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Part II Sam and David's English Revolution Q&A
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Part two, about 30 questions I think; Religion, the public Sphere, culture - and a couple of 'What Ifs' which were really good fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Treads of Time: WWII Tanks in Action at Hudson's American Heritage Museum
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It's been decades since World War II, a conflict that shaped the world as we know it today. You can learn about it in history books, photographs, and newsreels, but you can also get up close and personal with some of the vehicles that were right there on the battlefield alongside the soldiers who fought for freedom against the Axis alliance. The Am…
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"Combined Sewer Overflows" Trigger Water Woes in the Merrimack Valley
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Communities along the shores of the Merrimack River, and the health of the people who live in them, are the focus of a new study by a research team at Boston University. The study focuses on "combined sewer overflows", events that are triggered by heavy rains and severe weather that send thousands of gallons of harmful bacteria and sewage into the …
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Part I Sam and David English Revolution Q&A
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We had a vast number of brilliant quesrtions. Sam (Pax Britannica) and David (of this parish) had a lovely time - but went on a bit, there's no denying it. So this is part I, about 25 questions, mostly about politics and the civil wars themselves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Opening the Curtain on Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Next Act
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Shakespeare fans have been flocking to Boston Common for years to take in the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's summer productions. From the Bard's best known classics to some lesser known titles, the performers do this night after night for free in hopes of boosting accessibility to the arts. Now, the Company is taking its next step, putting its …
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Spotlight on Jewish Cinema: Berkshire Jewish Film Festival Celebrates 38 Years
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Cinema fans have made their way to the Berkshires for nearly 40 years to take part in the Berkshire Jewish Film Festival, watching thought-provoking movies that highlight Jewish culture, history, and contemporary issues. The event is even more poignant this year amid the hostage crisis in the Middle East and a resurgence of anti-Semitism around the…
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NEADS Provides "Red Vest" Support for Service Dogs and Local Businesses
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There are lots of very good dogs with jobs out there, helping people with physical and mental disabilities live more accessible lives. Through the years, the folks at NEADS World Class Service Dogs in Princeton have noticed more and more people are trying to pass off their pets as legitimate service dogs, which can put businesses, public facilities…
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103 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Galileo Galilei
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You've seen it on a million pizza boxes, in a thousand Italian restaurants, and in photos of your Dad pretending to hold it up. It's the Leaning Tower! Why does it lean? And why is it so gracefully elegant in its leaning? Most of this episode, however, is about the most famous person to be associated with the tower: the astronomer Galileo. Did he r…
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In April 1649 the new Commonwealth was under siege, enemies with and without. The Levelers saw the new Commonwealth as a betrayal of the revolution, and set out to raise rebellion against the Rump and the Grandees, to set soldiers against their officers and people against their parliament. Meanwhile, Gerald Winstanley started writing furious pamphe…
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On 30th January, Charles I went to the scaffold, the first king to be publicly tried and executed by his people. He died with enormous dignity - and was duly proclaimed a martyr. With the king gone, a new state was proclaimed in his place - based on the sovereignty of the people, and ruled by a House of Commons that representated it, with the execu…
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Roots of History: Friends of the Public Garden Celebrate the Legacy of 3-D-09
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If you visit Boston's iconic Public Garden frequently, you might be familiar with the Garden's stunning willow trees that line the lagoon. Many have been there for decades, and that was the case for one of the most beloved trees of all: 3-D-09, which was recently taken down due to disease after growing there for more than a century, watching the ci…
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Jazz, Jive and Summer Joy at the Trustees' "Roaring Twenties Lawn Party"
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We're almost halfway through the 20's (the 2020's, that is), but if you want to take a trip back in time to the 1920's, the Trustees of Reservations can help you out with that. Their "Roaring Twenties Lawn Party" returns to the Crane Estate in Ipswich August 3 and 4, showcasing all things 1920's like jazz music, swing dancing, vintage clothes, clas…
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A Reminder from the Animal Rescue League of Boston: It's "Too Hot for Spot"
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The heat and humidity have been downright oppressive at times around New England lately, and it's hard for humans to stay cool in such conditions. For dogs and cats, it's much more complicated thanks to their thick fur and body development. Each summer, many pets come down with heatstroke, or even die, because they are left in a hot car - even for …
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I am about to start a new series for Shedcast members, called Birth of Britain. It takes British history from the year dot to somewhere around 600. So I am starting the series off with an interview with friend and archaeologist Dr Richard Grove, to give us a bit of an overview. This episode is an extract from that interview. I thought that (a) you …
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Festival Betances Celebrates New England's Latine Community and Heritage
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It's almost time to party in Boston's South End! New England's longest-running Latine culture festival returns with an incredible musical lineup, tasty food, a parade, and plenty of fun. Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción's "Festival Betances" is all about inclusion, community, and expression.. IBA's CEO, Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, returns to the show wit…
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How's Your Internet? Massachusetts Broadband Institute Wants to Know
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We're far gone from the days of dial-up internet, and you'd think that everyone here in Massachusetts has access to reliable, high-speed broadband connections for work, play, and school. Unfortunately, that's not the case, but there is a new effort to get more information about where those gaps are around the Commonwealth. Jody Jones, the Senior Pr…
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From Puppy to Partner: Copper the Comfort Dog Joins the Boston Police Department
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Many dogs work for the Boston Police Department each and every day, but the department has never had a comfort dog - until now! Copper the dog is BPD's first ever comfort dog, and she's in training with her handler, Officer Tim Wilson. Nichole talks with Officer Wilson, BPD Chief of Communications Mariellen Burns, and Copper about their training jo…
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Long to rule? Monarchy, Republicanism and the Commonwealth
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Republicanism has long been one of the major challenges to monarchy, and the majority of countries in the world are now republics. Yet monarchies endure. King Charles III reigns over the United Kingdom and also over fourteen realms in the Commonwealth of Nations, from Canada to New Zealand, and from the Bahamas to the Solomon Islands. Many former r…
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Wired for Safety: Securing Massachusetts' Critical Utilities Against Hackers
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You may not think about your local water, sewer, or electricity department when you think about hackers and cybersecurity problems. Unfortunately, federal officials say they're starting to see more and more of our utilities getting hit by cyber threats, often from hackers connected to places like Russia, Iran, and China. The Mass Cyber Center works…
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The Sumner Tunnel restoration project has been going on for some time, and you might remember last summer's closure that lasted nearly two months, causing major delays around Logan Airport and East Boston. MassDOT says they have to shut it down again for a few weeks so crews can get back in there and complete a good chunk of road work without havin…
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Achievement Unlocked: Exploring Malden's Growing Gaming District
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It's all fun and games these days in downtown Malden! The city has been putting a lot of effort into creating a gamer's paradise around the Malden Center MBTA stop, continually growing the "Gaming District" each and every year with more fun offerings. They say there is something for everyone, from the casual gamer to a console legend. Kevin Duffy a…
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Lost imperial crowns: Monarchy and decolonisation
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The wave of anticolonialism and nationalism that swept the world after the Second World War brought about the independence of many former colonies. The old imperial monarchs lost their crowns, but what form of government would prevail in the newly emancipated states? Few of them, it turned out, restored pre-colonial monarchies, but that did not mea…
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Once the decision was taken to put Charles on trial, the Commissiobners agonised about the detail at Westminster; the trial must be seen to be fair. But few can have doubted its outcome. The theatre of the trial was almost a gladatorial contest between representatives of the two sides, in the form of President Bradshaw, and King Charles Hosted on A…
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Acton's Discovery Museum Celebrates Accessibility, Innovation, and Summer Fun
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School's out for summer, and spirits are high at the Discovery Museum in Acton - not only because kids are having a blast in the space, but also because they are the recent recipient of a highly esteemed award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services! The museum is known for its efforts to embrace sustainability and inclusivity while provi…
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