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
‘God willing King and I will return to this special place,’ says Queen Wednesday, May 14, 2025 queen westminsterabbey kingcharlesiii sacristy heritage restoration camilla architecture coronation history The Queen recently unveiled the foundation stone for an ambitious new development at Westminster Abbey, a site she described as “very special.” Camilla visited the location of the King Charles III Sacristy, a £13 million … Read More
West Country Seaside Town Boasts Its Own Leaning Tower of Pisa Sunday, May 11, 2025 burnham seaside somerset leaningtower standrews beach pier history lighthouse tourism Nestled along the Somerset coastline, Burnham-on-Sea is a delightful British seaside town rich in history and coastal charm. Among its unique attractions is St Andrew’s Church, whose medieval stone tower famously leans at an … Read More