Bath and Alkmaar Celebrate 80 Years of Enduring Friendship with Week-long Commemorations Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bath alkmaar friendship wwii commemoration culture heritage twinning community history This July, Bath proudly marks 80 years of its unique friendship with Alkmaar, Netherlands, with a special week of celebrations from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The events honour an enduring bond formed in the aftermath … Read More
South West Town Dartmouth: Eight Unique Experiences You Can Only Find Here Sunday, July 6, 2025 dartmouth devon harbour history maritime ferry steamengine paddlesteamer castle museum Dartmouth is a town like no other, blending stunning natural beauty with a rich maritime heritage and a lively cultural scene. Beyond its picturesque streets and historic charm, it offers experiences that are entirely unique … Read More
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