A moment of peace

One of my favourite topics for photography is the setting sun and whilst sorting out some pictures the other day … More

Bank of England Museum (6): History of coins 1800-1899

Coins as items of barter currency had first appeared in the UK in the Iron age. The value of a … More

The Minotaur beetle is a large black dung-beetle of grassland which feeds primarily on rabbit droppings. The males have horns … More

The White Tower was the original castle keep started by William I in 1070, just 4 years after he won the … More

You never quite know what you are going to encounter when you venture into central London. A week ago Sue … More

The Gold standard was established by the Bank of England in 1816. It set a standard weight of gold which … More

On my recent visit to Minsmere in Suffolk I came across a wonderful Bluebell carpet in the woodland including some … More

Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Hadrian’s Wall – rugged splendour Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in…