Circus Fan’s Lifetime Archive Wows Bidders at Auction Thursday, July 3, 2025 circus memorabilia auction collectors bridport vintage posters history ephemera rattenbury Ken Rattenbury, a Bridport resident and lifelong circus enthusiast, saw his extraordinary archive of vintage circus memorabilia captivate collectors at an auction this June. The extensive collection, sold by Lawrences … Read More
£2.2 Million ‘Forever Home’ with Tragic History Hits the Market Wednesday, July 2, 2025 llwynhelig foreverhome realestate listedbuilding valeofglamorgan channel4 manor history horticulture propertysale On Wednesday evening, Channel 4’s Britain’s Most Expensive Houses gave viewers an exclusive glimpse into some of the UK’s most remarkable and luxurious properties. Among them was the magnificent Llwynhelig House, a … Read More
Church Clock Believed to Be 600 Years Old Restored to Former Glory Sunday, June 29, 2025 clock restoration somerset history medieval church heritage timepiece montacute timelapse St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, near Yeovil, Somerset, is celebrating the return of what experts now believe to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. This cherished turret clock, originally thought to date … Read More
Glastonbury Festival’s Legendary Weather: From Scorching Heat to the Muddy Path of Doom Friday, June 27, 2025 glastonbury weather festival mud heat rain wind culture history britishsummer As the Glastonbury Festival unfolds, festival-goers are breathing a sigh of relief. The Met Office forecasts sunny skies, soaring temperatures up to 27°C, and mild nights hovering around 18°C. A heat alert has even been … Read More
Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage Obliterated by Fire Just Weeks Before Festival Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury pyramid fire festival stage music icon history worthyfarm resilience As Glastonbury Festival approaches, with hundreds of thousands preparing to flock to Worthy Farm, the memory of a devastating fire nearly 30 years ago still lingers. The famous Pyramid Stage, the heart and soul of the … Read More
Glastonbury Festival-Goers' Annual Navigation Blunder Sunday, June 22, 2025 glastonbury festival music pilton worthyfarm history michaeleavis directions confusion tourism Every summer, the charming town of Glastonbury braces itself for a wave of confused festival-goers who mistakenly believe they’ve reached the famous Glastonbury Festival. Laden with tents, boots, and rucksacks, these … Read More