World’s Oldest Pasty Makers to Launch New Bakery in Weston-super-Mare Friday, May 30, 2025 warren’s pasty bakery cornwall weston-super-mare southwest devon heritage food tradition Warren’s Bakery, the world’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, is set to open a new bakery location in Weston-super-Mare this June, marking 165 years since the company first began in Penzance. This will be the 44th Warren’s Bakery … Read More
Newsagent Run by Same Family for Over a Century – Grandson Still Works 5am Shifts at 80 Monday, May 26, 2025 newsagent familybusiness legacy burnham-on-sea tradition community morrisfamily retail longevity dedication For more than 100 years, the GW Hurley Newsagents on Burnham-on-Sea High Street has been a beloved fixture, run continuously by the Morris family. Now 80 years old, Colin Morris proudly carries on the legacy started by his … Read More
I Ate a Cornish Pasty for the First Time — and I’m Still Torn About It Saturday, May 17, 2025 cornish pasty cornwall plymouth bakery pastry food british tradition baking As someone who truly loves British baked goods, especially hearty savoury pastries like sausage rolls, chicken pies, and of course, Cornish pasties, I was eager to taste an authentic one. Living in London, though, it’s often … Read More
Exploring the Complexities of Bridgwater: A Photographer's Tale Saturday, May 3, 2025 bridgwater locals photography tradition resilience future hinkley point antisocial behavior high street shopping carnival As I strolled through Bridgwater, I eagerly captured snapshots of the locale, from the verdant Blake Gardens to the celebrated Corn Hill market adorned with Romanesque pillars and the town’s iconic bridge. To my … Read More
Morris Dancers and Beltane Ceremony Mark May Day in Somerset Thursday, May 1, 2025 may day somerset morris dancers beltane ceremony glastonbury tradition festivities event celebrations local The May Day celebrations in Somerset were filled with traditional festivities as morris dancers took to the streets to mark the occasion. In addition, crowds gathered to witness the sunrise at the Glastonbury Beltane ceremony …
The Ilchester Cheese Co. Returns to Its Heritage Saturday, April 26, 2025 ilchester somerset heritage community cheese rebrand tradition local export norseland The Ilchester Cheese Co., formerly known as Norseland Limited, has made the decision to return to its original name as part of a move to honor its heritage and strengthen its ties to the local community in Ilchester. As the … Read More