BBC The Repair Shop Leaves 101-Year-Old Veteran in Tears Over Emotional Restoration Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday therepairshop restoration worldwarii veteran memory sentimental bbc wartime heritage The latest VE Day special of BBC’s The Repair Shop delivered a deeply moving moment, bringing viewers and 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway to tears. The episode centered around a cockpit clock that John had … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Faces ‘Tough’ Fix on Cherished WWII Clock Wednesday, May 7, 2025 repair restoration antiques clock therepairshop stevefletcher fredfletcher heritage wwii sentiment In a moving episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop aired during the VE Day special, viewers witnessed a heartfelt restoration that bridged history and personal memory. John Holloway, a 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran who served as … Read More
Billionaire Seeks to Modernize Historic Mansion with Solar Farm on 40 Acres Wednesday, May 7, 2025 solar sustainability renewable heritage estate wiltshire conservation energy water planning Chris Rokos, billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the sprawling 100-bedroom Tottenham House near Marlborough, has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to install a large solar farm on 40 acres of land … Read More
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2025: Dates and Timings for Seven Thrilling Races on the Steep Coopers Hill Wednesday, May 7, 2025 cheeserolling gloucestershire coopershill doublegloucester tradition festival heritage race event culture The iconic Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event for 2025 is set to take place on the late Bank Holiday, May 26, at Coopers Hill near Brockworth. This daring, unofficial tradition involves rolling a nine-pound Double … Read More
Discovering the Hidden Appeal of the UK’s “Worst” Seaside Resort: Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, May 7, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside tourism ukcoast revival beach travel authenticity investment heritage The UK’s coastline tells a story of changing times. Once glamorous seaside resorts, thriving on fishing and shipbuilding, blossomed into beloved holiday destinations for generations. Yet, with the rise of affordable foreign … Read More
Restoration of 16th Century Tudor Building in Gloucester Tuesday, May 6, 2025 restoration gloucester tudor historic timber-framed antiques craftsmanship preservation heritage regeneration The Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester has undergone a stunning restoration, supported by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. Dating back to the late 16th century, the merchant’s house is the largest surviving … Read More