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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Replica Spanish 16th Century ship docks in Eastbourne
A replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe has docked in East Nao Victoria was built in Spain in 1991 and is a reproduction of a sailing vessel that left Seville in 1519, returning in 1522 after sailing around the modern Nao Victoria made a similar journey between 2004 and arrived in Eastbourne on Tuesday. The original was part of a fleet of five that set off from Spain in 1519 but the only one to complete the was lost at sea in modern counterpart will be docked at the Sovereign Harbour until 22 June, and will be open to the public between 10:00 and 20:00 BST.
Times
17-05-2025
- Times
Oh, Brother! Pensioner's 3,000-mile trip around Britain by bus
An 85-year-old pensioner is circumnavigating Britain in a 3,000-mile journey using only his free bus pass. Brother John Green's six-week adventure, travelling around England, Scotland and Wales, is to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the ancient almshouse he calls home. His 'Brother on a Bus' tour will take in 31 cities and towns to highlight the medieval Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in Winchester, Hampshire. Green is a member of the Black Brothers who live at the Christian institution, providing tours for guests and supporting the community. They are usually single, divorced or widowers, and do not have to be religious. On his travels, he will be wearing the black gown and hat that all the men at the almshouse
