Coins as items of barter currency had first appeared in the UK in the Iron age. The value of a … More
Category: History
Tower of London (15): The White Tower
The White Tower was the original castle keep started by William I in 1070, just 4 years after he won the … More
Bank of England Museum (5): Gold Standard
The Gold standard was established by the Bank of England in 1816. It set a standard weight of gold which … More
Hadrian’s Wall – Walk with the Romans – Steel Rigg
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Hadrian’s Wall – rugged splendour Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in…
Tower of London (14): The Royal Mint
In 1279, William de Turemine was appointed Master Moneyer and the mint was moved from the city to more secure … More
The Bank of England Museum (4): The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street has become known as a nickname for the Bank of England, but what is … More
Tower of London (13): The Line of Kings
From 1692 one of the public attractions at the Tower was the Line of Kings, a display in chronological order … More
Portland, Dorset (1)
Portland in Dorset is not an island but an isthmus, as it remains connected to the mainland by a narrow … More
The Bank of England Museum (3): The early history of banknotes
The first notes were receipts for deposits made in the bank and were made out to the amount deposited. In … More
Tower of London (12): The Old Armouries and Gun collection
Storage of Weapons and armour has always been part of the function of the Tower. Originally located in the White … More
