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90-year-old Shropshire war veteran receives his page in history
In an era of celebrity autobiographies, competition to find the life story of an ordinary Briton truly worthy of preservation reaches its climax.
How many of us would like our lives enshrined in print for future generations and our families? That’s the prize a 90-year-old war veteran from Shropshire received today after winning a national competition run by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical to find a life story worthy of preserving in a book.
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Ecclesiastical announces 2010 interim results
Key figures:
• Gross written premium of £250.3m (8.8% increase on 2009)
Liverpool Celebrates £50m Library Refit
One of the biggest library redevelopments in the UK has been given the green light.2010 on track to be second highest year for metal theft, says Ecclesiastical
WEDDING INSURANCE SPECIALIST ECCLESIASTICAL, RESPONDS TO NEWS ABOUT WEDDING SUPPLIER CONFETTI GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION
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Patton Scoops Liverpool Fit Out Management
A Co Antrim-based construction group has won a major contract in Liverpool to oversee the fit out a new museum.Modern Look To Sinktops For V&A
Durable stainless steel sinktops, made to measure by GEC Anderson, have earned a place in history as part of the major facilities upgrade recently completed at the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, London.Alexandra Park In Line For £2m Improvements
Alexandra Park in Whalley Range is in line to receive £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its restoration.Design Team To Revitalise Historic Town
The design team behind the Bristol waterfront development Temple Quay 2 are set to breathe new life in to the heart of a historic Stoke-on-Trent town.Planning 'Red Tape' To Be Cut
It's not just the economy that is being cut-back as there's to be less fuss and 'red tape' around planning applications across the UK.Greenwich Park Ground Preparation Work Begins
Work will begin this week at Greenwich Park to make it ready to host the Olympic Equestrian competition in 2012.Hargreaves' Lock Gates
Hargreaves’ lock gates contract helping keep the Cam a punting paradise
Waterways restoration experts Hargreaves Lock Gates have installed new lock gates for a Grade ll listed lock on
The Jesus Green lock lies in a conservation area and forms a major gateway to the river’s “middle” section. Known as the College Backs, this section is world renowned as a “punting paradise” and is synonymous with the
Work Begins On £48m University Development
Preparations are underway for work on a £48 million development at Durham University.Want to know how old your building structure really is?
Dendrochronology
Dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) has, in recent years, become a standard procedure in the investigation and interpretation of ecclesiastical properties. InEnglandthis is largely the result of such studies being funded by English Heritage, most often as part of their grant-aided support of repairs and renovations to parish churches and associated properties, and to some of our magnificent cathedrals.
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