Bath Rugby's Oldest Living Player Celebrates 100th Birthday with Legacy Cap Wednesday, April 23, 2025 bath rugby player centenarian legacy cap heritage celebration history honor gallagher premiership Centenarian Stanley Francis, believed to be Bath Rugby club’s oldest living player, was honored with a special 1865 Club legacy cap in celebration of his 100th birthday. Stanley, who made his debut for the Blue, Black and … Read More
Uncovering Centuries: Brownsea Island's New BSL Trail Monday, April 21, 2025 brownsea island bsl history accessibility national trust dorset heritage sensory support wheelchair users Brownsea Island, located off the Dorset coast, is embracing its rich history with the introduction of a British Sign Language (BSL) trail. This innovative self-guided tour utilizes video-linked BSL signs placed at various … Read More
Reviving Hopes: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway revival heritage charity community tourism nostalgia hope town Jo Milling can vividly recall the day Radstock’s railway line shut down. Despite the somber occasion, the memory is contrasted by a humorous incident involving a visit from glamorous film actress Diana Dors, at which … Read More
Reviving Hope: The Abandoned Railway of Radstock Sunday, April 20, 2025 radstock railway hope community heritage tourism revival memories infrastructure nostalgia The closure of the Radstock’s railway line holds a special place in the memories of its residents. Reminiscing about the day Diana Dors graced the station, Jo Milling recalls the unexpected joy amidst the somber … Read More
The Contrasting Perspectives of Life in Wells, England Saturday, April 19, 2025 wells england city young residents perspective contrast allure restlessness heritage charm Wells, England’s tiniest city, may exude charm, tranquillity, and safety, but beneath its picturesque surface lie contrasting perspectives on life in the town. The elderly population cherishes its history and serenity, … Read More
Discovering the Shared History of Taunton, Massachusetts and Somerset Saturday, April 19, 2025 taunton massachusetts somerset history transatlantic twin town usa england elizabeth pole signatories declaration of independence barack obama connection heritage Taunton, Massachusetts, a town steeped in history, shares a compelling connection with its transatlantic twin in Somerset. Established in 1637 and named after its English counterpart, Taunton USA has played a significant role … Read More