Frank Skinner to Celebrate Britain’s Heritage at Gloucester History Festival 2025 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 history festival frankskinner gloucester heritage culture events literature politics biography Frank Skinner, renowned comedian, writer, and TV presenter, is set to bring his enthusiasm for British history to the Gloucester History Festival 2025. Taking place at the historic Blackfriars Priory this September, Skinner … Read More
Inside the Eerie UK Plane Graveyard Where a Jet Revealed a Secret Stash of Cocaine Sunday, July 20, 2025 aviation recycling aircraft cocaine salvage gloucestershire film aviationdisaster history planes What links Saddam Hussein, Tom Cruise, and Doctor Who? Surprisingly, a Cotswolds airport in Gloucestershire plays host to this unique connection. This private airfield near Kemble is home to one of the UK’s most fascinating … Read More
Step into Centuries of Fashion at Snowshill Manor’s New Exhibit Saturday, July 19, 2025 fashion history exhibition costume identity snowshill nationaltrust heritage culture textiles Snowshill Manor and Garden invite visitors to journey through time with the National Trust’s latest exhibition, Threads of Identity, showcasing the extraordinary costume collection of Charles Wade. Now open to the public, … Read More
Explore Tintern: The Charming Wye Valley Village with Historic Ruins and Classic Pubs Sunday, July 13, 2025 tintern wyevalley abbey history hiking walking pubs ruins monmouthshire scenery Nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the England-Wales border, Tintern is a captivating riverside village that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and local … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Moved to Silence by Guest’s Heartbreaking WWII Story Thursday, July 10, 2025 therepairshop wwii sas brentonwest restoration heroism history artifacts bbc emotional On the July 10 episode of The Repair Shop, expert Brenton West was left speechless after meeting Ian McPherson, who brought in a damaged SAS statue with a powerful backstory. The episode, dedicated to the restoration of World … Read More
The Repair Shop Expert Faces Career First While Restoring WWII Land Army Doll Wednesday, July 9, 2025 repairshop restoration landarmy wwii doll heritage craftsmanship conservation history bbc On Wednesday, July 9, a Repair Shop expert experienced a career first, admitting, “I’m a bit worried,” as she prepared to restore a unique World War II keepsake on BBC One’s Favourite Fixes. Vanessa Budd … Read More