With the Solstice upon us, our thoughts turn to the longest day and the many associated festivals and events that occur around this solar event. Stonehenge, the ancient and mysterious stone circle found in Wiltshire, has become a global focal point for the solstice,...
June is a great month for celebrating the bike, with the 10th to the 16th being National Bike Week. So let’s explore a little of the history of this everyday object. The Laufmaschine The first contraption that could be considered an ancestor of the modern bicycle was...
A Name That Should Be Better Known Founded by craftsman Walter Henry Gilbert in 1898, The Bromsgrove Guild was a company of artists and designers most commonly associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. Originally located at the Bromsgrove School of Art where...
The 1st of May marks the anniversary of Scotland’s union with England – a historical event which occurred in 1707. But when and how did Wales and Northern Ireland unite with the UK? Let’s find out. The UK vs Great Britain Before we learn about how the countries of...
How Have Earlier Cultures Interpreted An Eclipse? April 8th, 2024, saw a spectacular total solar eclipse – for the lucky Americans, Mexicans, and Canadians beneath its path at least! Us Britons 4000 miles away to the west will have to settle for a partial...
From Atlantis To Pompeii The legend or true history of a Lost City is something that has captivated the human imagination since time immemorial. Remnants of ancient civilisations, shrouded in mystery, they evoke a sense of mysticism and curiosity, and keep us...
