Statues and Monuments: The Cordwainer

This statue of a cordwainer, by Alma Boyes, was unveiled in 2002 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cordwainer ward club. It … More

Peterborough Cathedral: Old Scarlett

Robert Scarlett was born in 1496 and became the gravedigger at Peterborough Cathedral. He lived to be 96 years old … More

Even into the 20th century, some states in the USA had laws making it illegal for couples to kiss in … More

The Tea Act of 1773 imposed a tax on imported tea, designed by the British Government to aid the financial failings … More

James Cook was born in November 1728 and joined the Merchant Navy in his teens. He transferred to the Royal Navy in … More

The Ropery in Chatham Dockyard is the only one of 4 original Royal Navy Ropeyards still in operation. Rope has … More

The Guards Memorial, situated opposite the Whitehall parade ground, was designed by the sculptor Gilbert Ledward and was erected in … More

This is the oldest part of the Cathedral, where work started in 1118.

A Sloop launched at Sheerness in Kent in August 1878 she saw service in the Pacific from 1879-1883 before … More