The Tower of London (16): Wardrobe Tower

The Wardrobe Tower stands adjacent to the White Tower. It was begun around 1190 and its name comes from the … More

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

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

I love the rugged terrain and coastline of Portland but also the fact that wherever you go you cannot get … More

In 1279, William de Turemine was appointed Master Moneyer and the mint was moved from the city to more secure … More