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
Aircraft Commemorates VE Day with Stunning Sky Message over Gloucestershire Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucestershire aviation commemoration wwii rv6 veterans history tribute flightpath This morning over Gloucestershire, an aircraft paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by writing ‘VE80’ in the sky. Shortly after 9 a.m., a single-seat RV-6 aircraft took to the skies over … Read More
How VE Day Was Celebrated in Gloucester: Street Parties and a Heartfelt 'Thank God' Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucester wwii celebration commemoration streetparty remembrance victory community history On VE Day, Gloucester came alive with vibrant street parties that brought the community together in a spirited celebration of peace and victory. Streets were adorned with decorations, and residents gathered in large numbers, … Read More