From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More
Regency Christmas Returns as Mompesson House Revives Festive Traditions Saturday, November 29, 2025 regency christmas mompesson history salisbury traditions nationaltrust festive twelfthnight heritage Step back in time this holiday season at Mompesson House in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, where the spirit of a Regency Christmas is brought vividly to life. From November 21 to December 23, this beautifully preserved … Read More
Step Inside Haunted Somerset Prison for a Spooky Ghost Tour Saturday, November 22, 2025 ghosts prison tour sheptonmallet haunted horror supernatural whitelady history christmasgift Halloween may be over, but for fans of horror and spine-tingling adventures, a ghost tour of one of the world’s most haunted prisons awaits. Virgin Experience Days offers an unforgettable Prison Ghost Tour for Two at Shepton … Read More
Bath Pupils Trace Fallen Soldiers’ Footsteps on Emotional WWI Journey Saturday, November 22, 2025 bath students wwi remembrance ypres somme history family memorial education Royal High School Bath students embarked on a deeply moving visit to the battlefields of Ypres and the Somme, bringing the history of World War I vividly to life. Their journey not only honored the memory of those who … Read More
First World War Gunner Honored Through Officer’s Touching Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tank gunner bravery sacrifice armouredwarfare history remembrance gasattack tankmuseum A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a poignant glimpse into the bravery and hardships faced by a First World War tank gunner, providing a rare personal account from the early days of … Read More
First World War Gunner Commemorated in Moving Officer’s Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tanks history courage remembrance gasattack military heroism armouredwarfare legacy A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the courage and hardship faced by a First World War tank gunner. Written by Lieutenant D.A. Palmer to the … Read More