I Ate a Cornish Pasty for the First Time — and I’m Still Torn About It Saturday, May 17, 2025 cornish pasty cornwall plymouth bakery pastry food british tradition baking As someone who truly loves British baked goods, especially hearty savoury pastries like sausage rolls, chicken pies, and of course, Cornish pasties, I was eager to taste an authentic one. Living in London, though, it’s often … Read More
The Courageous Legacy of WW2 Naval Hero Marsie Taylor Sunday, May 4, 2025 wwii medals british history heroes auction courage women military legacy A rare and historic set of medals awarded to Marsie Taylor, a British woman who served as a courageous naval hero during World War II, is set to be auctioned off in May. The collection, which includes the prestigious British … Read More
Wallace and Gromit Shine in Longleat’s Festival of Light Debut Saturday, May 3, 2025 festival light longleat wallace gromit aardman british icons lantern landmarks Join the festive celebrations at Longleat in Wiltshire as Wallace and Gromit make their world debut in lantern form at The Festival of Light. This year’s event, running from November 8 to January 11, presents a new British … Read More
Exploring Weston-super-Mare: Finding Charm in Britain's 'Worst' Seaside Resort Saturday, May 3, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside resort charm authenticity british decline ambitious investment ambiance Britain’s seaside resorts, once opulent and grand, have sadly faced a decline over the years. The allure of guaranteed sunshine in destinations like Spain and Greece, coupled with environmental issues and rising costs, … Read More
Renowned Somerset Actor Named Wellington Film Festival Patron Wednesday, April 23, 2025 somerset actor james purefoy wellington film festival patron cinema british taunton Renowned British actor James Purefoy, widely recognized for his outstanding performances in Rome, The Following, and Fisherman’s Friends, has been appointed as the Patron of the Wellington Film Festival. This announcement … Read More
Rare Silver Coffee Biggin Expecting to Fetch £6,000 at Auction Monday, April 21, 2025 silver coffee pot auction storr british silversmith history luxury antiques A rare and exquisite silver ‘coffee Biggin,’ crafted by renowned British silversmith Paul Storr and dating back to 1803, is expected to fetch up to £6,000 at auction. This elegant piece of history will be featured … Read More