Coins as items of barter currency had first appeared in the UK in the Iron age. The value of a…
Minotuar Beetle
The Minotaur beetle is a large black dung-beetle of grassland which feeds primarily on rabbit droppings. The males have horns…
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…
Royal Horse Artllery
You never quite know what you are going to encounter when you venture into central London. A week ago Sue…
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…
Bluebell Carpet
On my recent visit to Minsmere in Suffolk I came across a wonderful Bluebell carpet in the woodland including some…
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…
Portland Landscape (3)
I love the rugged terrain and coastline of Portland but also the fact that wherever you go you cannot get…
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…
Sparrowhawk
The Sparrowhawk is probably now the commonest bird of prey in the UK replacing the Kestrel which seems to…
