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CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Retro music exhibit provides a score for Canadian history
An interactive exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History brings together the legendary looks and pop tunes of musicians from the later half of the 20th century.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Two iconic routes, one unforgettable trip
Start: Carrickfergus Finish: Derry~Londonderry This legendary route is awash with stunning attractions, whether it's ancient castles, spectacular cliff landscapes, or utterly charming fishing villages. It's also home to some of the most famous icons on the island of Ireland. Start: Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal Finish: Enniscrone, County Sligo A road trip of epic proportions, taking in some of the island's most magical and awe-inspiring scenery. From wildlife sanctuaries to surfer paradises, this route has much adventure to offer, and has served as inspiration for many a legend.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Unforgettable': Rangers legend pictured at beloved Glasgow restaurant
A Rangers legend was pictured visiting a beloved Glasgow restaurant over the weekend. John Greig, from Edinburgh, dropped into Mister Singh's India on Elderslie Street on Saturday, May 24. Sharing his visit online, the eatery said it was a 'pleasure' having the former football star 'dine' with them. READ MORE: Rangers legend pictured enjoying feast at Glasgow restaurant READ MORE: Rangers legend pictured having 'fantastic evening' at Glasgow restaurant They said: "Such a pleasure having John Greig dine with us! "We captured a picture-perfect moment with Papa Singh and John - absolute legends in our eyes. "A truly unforgettable evening." John started playing with the Glasgow side during his youth career before joining the men's senior squad in 1961. The 82-year-old went on to make almost 500 appearances for the Gers before departing the club in 1978.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Display brings Isle of Man's legendary folklore to life
An exhibition exploring Isle of Man legends and folklore aims to help people "discover a deeper connection" to the area, organisers have display, entitled Folklore of Rushen, opened this week at Rushen Heritage Centre in Bridson Street. It follows two recent talks by James Franklin, online and educational resources officer at Culture Vannin, on the folklore of Port St Mary and Port Erin, and aims to bring those tales to a wider Franklin said learning more about the island's rich tradition of fairies, folklore and intrigue could help people become "better grounded in these spaces, discovering a deeper connection to the places in which we live our lives". Folklore tales explored in the display included original accounts of fairies on the Calf of Man 200 years ago, rocks thrown by giants, a "ghostly carriage riding silently through Port St Mary" and Manannan's underwater island, he display uses text and images supplied by Mr Franklin. Locations in Rushen and elsewhere "have had significance and held wonder for Manx people across generations", he said, with some of the tales dating back to the Viking and pre-Christian eras."Folklore has the ability to enrich the landscape all around us, and the lives we live within it," he continued."It has been a wonderful exhibition to be a part of", he said, and he hoped that visitors "get something different and new from it, perhaps, even, they might leave with a different way of seeing the parish around them", Mr Franklin Staffan Overgaard said following the two previous talks by Mr Franklin at the Erin Arts Centre for Rushen Heritage Trust, which both had full attendance, the organisation now wanted to "bring the tales to an even wider audience".The display will run until 5 July, with the Heritage Centre open from 10:00 until 16:00 BST from Tuesday to Saturday. It will be followed by an exhibition on the history of mining and quarrying in Rushen, which will open on 8 July. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Wall Street Journal
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Wall Street Journal
Bass Fishing Has a Rising Star—and He's a Teenager From New York City
You could build a shiny Hall of Fame from the sports titans raised in New York City—legends like Bob Cousy and Sandy Koufax, to Chamique Holdsclaw and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly known as Lew Alcindor. An edgy tennis player from Queens named John McEnroe roared all the way to Wimbledon. But bass-fishing champions?Uhhh. No.
