Inside the Luxurious WWII Bunker Transformed into a Stunning Holiday Home Sunday, October 5, 2025 wwii bunker holiday dorset radar restoration history coast classic durdledoor During the darkest days of the Battle of Britain, concrete bunkers built to guard against Luftwaffe attacks seemed destined solely for war. Today, one such bunker in Ringstead, Dorset, offers a completely different experience … Read More
Time-Traveling Detectives Racing to Protect Our Public Rights of Way Saturday, October 4, 2025 rights footpaths bridleways definitivemap wiltshire council heritage legislation history publicaccess Armed with magnifying glasses and a passion for preservation, Wiltshire Council’s rights of way team delves into centuries of history to safeguard public access routes cherished by communities across England and Wales. These … Read More
The Rise and Fall of Severn Beach: The 'Blackpool of the West' Sunday, September 28, 2025 severnbeach bristol resort history tourism railway bluelagoon severnsalmon nostalgia development Severn Beach, a suburb of Bristol nestled at the mouth of the River Severn, was once a vibrant seaside resort affectionately known as the “Blackpool of the West.” Unlike a traditional seaside town, its unique … Read More
‘Extraordinarily Rare’ Medieval Chest Discovered in Somerset Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford farleigh auction furniture somerset history lincoln rare A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is set to go under the hammer with an estimated guide price between £8,000 and … Read More
'Extraordinarily Rare' Medieval Chest from Somerset Set for Auction Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford somerset farleigh auction 15thcentury furniture history antique A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and long kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is now going up for auction with an estimated value between £8,000 and … Read More
Discover Bradford-on-Avon: A Charming Market Town Rich in History Saturday, September 27, 2025 bradford-on-avon history architecture markettown townbridge tithebarn romanvilla anglosaxon shopping somerset Nestled between the bustling cities of Bath and Trowbridge lies Bradford-on-Avon, a quaint market town that offers a peaceful alternative while matching the charm of its more famous neighbors. Set along the serene River Avon, … Read More