Cause of Massive Hole Revealing 18th-Century Family Crypt Confirmed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 crypt collapse somerset martock church allsaints vault history heritage restoration A large hole measuring approximately 12 feet wide appeared in the graveyard of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday, November 8. While initially thought to be a sinkhole, further investigation has confirmed … Read More
Cosy South West Pub on Dartmoor Where Royalty Enjoys a Pint by the Eternal Fire Monday, November 10, 2025 warrenhouse dartmoor devon pub royalty princewilliam openfire tinmining history countryside Nestled high on Dartmoor in Devon, The Warren House Inn is a quintessentially British country pub steeped in history and charm. Perched over 400 metres above sea level within the expansive Dartmoor National Park, this remote … Read More
Wartime Tales Take on a Woolly Form at Sherborne Abbey’s Stunning Exhibition Tuesday, November 4, 2025 knitting wartime exhibition sherborne history remembrance d-day yarn britain poppies This November, Sherborne Abbey will host an extraordinary exhibition that brings Britain’s wartime experiences to life through the art of knitting. The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War features 80 exquisitely crafted knitted … Read More
Four-Metre Tapestry Celebrates Black WWII Heroes at Wells Cathedral Tuesday, November 4, 2025 wartime remembrance tapestry blackbritish wwii exhibition wellscathedral africandiaspora history art Wells Cathedral is set to showcase a remarkable four-metre tapestry that pays tribute to the Black British, Caribbean, and African service personnel who contributed valiantly during World War II. The tapestry, titled Tapestry … Read More
Why One Mum Regrets Naming Her Daughter Salem Monday, November 3, 2025 parenting names regret salem identity witchtrials childhood nickname history motherhood Choosing a name for your child is a significant and sometimes challenging decision. Some parents decide early on, while others take their time, weighing options until they find the perfect fit. Ultimately, there’s no right or … Read More
Football Legend Colin Addison Passes Away at 85 Sunday, November 2, 2025 football colinaddison hereford facup yeoviltown forestgreenrovers manager legend history upset sport Colin Addison, the esteemed football figure from Somerset, has passed away at the age of 85. Born in Taunton, Addison is best remembered for guiding Hereford United to their historic 1972 FA Cup victory over Newcastle United, … Read More