Canary Girls Honoured with Memorial Boards in Quedgeley After WWI Factory Work Monday, June 16, 2025 canarygirls munitions wwi gloucester memorial history womenswork quedgeley tnt commemoration Gloucester is set to honour the bravery of the “Canary Girls,” women who risked their lives working in a dangerous munitions factory in Quedgeley during World War I, through the installation of information boards near the … Read More
Man Rocked by Tragedy Finds Healing and Community Through Metal Detecting Sunday, June 8, 2025 metal detecting mentalhealth community gloucestershire hobby friendship healing history support outdoors Liam Dennett, a 43-year-old from Andoversford near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, found solace and renewed purpose through metal detecting after enduring devastating family tragedies. Struggling with mental health challenges … Read More
Is This the Face of Warren James? The Rebellious Forest of Dean Free Miner Transported to Tasmania Sunday, June 1, 2025 warrenjames forestofdean freeminer rebellion tasmania ai vandiemensland enclosures riotact history No one truly knows what Warren James looked like. Born in a humble shack near Whitemead Park, James was a Free Miner who became a central figure in the Forest of Dean uprising against land enclosures in 1831. The rebellion … Read More
Auctioneer Amazed by Discovery of Rare £15 Royal Mourning Ring Thursday, May 29, 2025 auction royal mourning ring charity history georgeiv princessamelia antiques jewelry A rare and historically significant royal mourning ring, originally bought for just £15 from a charity shop in Leicester, is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of £3,000 to £5,000. The ring dates back to the early … Read More
Discover North Gloucestershire: The UK’s Underrated Summer Escape for 2025 Saturday, May 24, 2025 gloucestershire travel history adventure nature family outdoors lavender cycling heritage Picture yourself wandering through vibrant lavender fields reminiscent of Provence, paddleboarding beneath slate-grey skies, and exploring centuries of British heritage—all within a day’s journey. Welcome to North … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Uncovers 'Precious' Roman Coin on Gloucestershire Farm, Reveals Local History Sunday, May 18, 2025 adamhenson countryfile gloucestershire romancoin farming cotswolds history rarebreeds agriculture itv Countryfile presenter Adam Henson recently made a remarkable discovery on his Gloucestershire farm—an ancient Roman coin that he describes as “most precious.” Adam, 59, has managed Bemborough Farm near Guiting Power since … Read More