Queen Honors Cherished Friend Dame Jilly Cooper at Literature Festival Sunday, October 12, 2025 queen damejillycooper literaturefestival tribute friendship humor author monarch memories literature At a recent Literature Festival, the Queen delivered a warm and humorous tribute to her dear friend, Dame Jilly Cooper. Known for her sharp wit and captivating storytelling, Dame Jilly had the audience in fits of laughter as … Read More
Dame Jilly Cooper: A Glimpse into an Extraordinary Life Monday, October 6, 2025 jillycooper bonkbuster literature author british novels drama storytelling glamour biography Dame Jilly Cooper has long been a towering figure in British literature, renowned for her witty storytelling and vivid characters. Best known as the queen of the bonkbuster, she brought to life glamorous, scandalous worlds … Read More
The Queen and Downing Street Pay Tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper Following Her Passing at 88 Monday, October 6, 2025 damejillycooper rivals author literature tribute queen downingstreet britain legacy writing Dame Jilly Cooper, the acclaimed author best known for her popular Rivals series, has passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a fall. Her death has prompted heartfelt tributes from both The Queen and Downing Street, … Read More
Rare Copy of 'Where the Wild Things Are' to Fetch Thousands at Gloucestershire Auction Sunday, September 14, 2025 auction literature collectible mauricesendak wherethewildthingsare children'sbooks gloucestershire labubu memorabilia rarebooks A rare and unique copy of “Where the Wild Things Are,” the classic children’s book by American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, is set to be auctioned in Gloucestershire and is expected to fetch … Read More
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
Ampney Crucis School: Ofsted Praise and Literary Focus Tuesday, April 8, 2025 cirencester school ofsted values leadership literature reading respect courage compassion Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School in Cirencester has recently received high praise from Ofsted for its commitment to values, leadership, and literature. With a focus on respect, courage, and compassion, this … Read More