History

Bath

Exploring the Charming UK City Through the Eyes of a YouTuber

Ruby Granger, a 25-year-old graduate from Exeter, is known for her engaging content on books and history, with a recent focus on her visit to Bath. Through her YouTube channel, with nearly a million subscribers, Ruby shares …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Bath

Unearthing the Charm of Bath Through the Eyes of a YouTuber

Ruby Granger, a 25-year-old literature graduate from Exeter, is not only engrossed in crafting her own novel but also sharing delightful videos on history and literature to her over 926,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Wwii

The Courageous Legacy of WW2 Naval Hero Marsie Taylor

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Somerset

Grand Reopening: Somerset's Iconic Blue Ball Inn

The historic Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is set to welcome patrons once again, unveiling its 400 years of rich history in a grand reopening event scheduled for Friday, May 2. Having withstood seven previous …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Brownsea Island

Uncovering Centuries: Brownsea Island's New BSL Trail

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 …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Silver

Rare Silver Coffee Biggin Expecting to Fetch £6,000 at Auction

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 in a …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Austen

The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt

During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting trial …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Austen

The Scandalous Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt for Shoplifting

Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, found herself embroiled in scandal when she was accused of shoplifting a card of white lace. While awaiting trial, she was hosted by the governor of Ilchester Gaol and his large family. …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Somerset

Unearthing Somerset's Enchanting Folklore

Somerset’s mystical allure has spawned a new fantasy series by local musician and storyteller, Alexander Paul Burton. The first installment, The Hollow Vale: Act I of The Tharion Cycle, draws from the county’s landscapes, …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read