Funded by the Reverend John Scargill in 1662, West Hallam Village Hall is part of a lasting legacy of his philanthropy and the heritage of West Hallam Village. Becoming “Parson” of West Hallam in 1639, the Reverend John Scargill continued to serve the community for twenty-three years, until his death in 1662 at the age
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Three miles from Newcastle city centre, in the leafy suburb of Gosforth, Kenton Lodge is an upmarket retirement home comprising 53 comfortable, spacious, Retirement Living Plus apartments. They are aimed at people aged over 70 who wish to maintain their independence but who may require a little extra help. Unique design The home features
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The award-winning British book retailer Waterstones operates more than 280 shops, employing around 3,500 staff. The chain’s headquarters are located in London and it has branches across the UK. Its average retail store sells some 30,000 different books. Waterstones has won numerous industry rewards, enhancing its reputation as a high-quality retailer. In 2008, it won
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As many large retailers have struggled to survive over recent years, there is one high-street name that continues to go from strength to strength – JD Sports. As one of the leading sports and leisure wear retailers in the UK, with over 1,400 stores across the entire JD group, it is hard to believe that
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The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, Westminster, is one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious art galleries. Founded in 1824, it houses more than 2,300 paintings, with the earliest dating from the 13th century. It is one of the world’s most visited art museums. It was launched after the British government purchased 38 paintings
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