The Barony of Flamstead – Part II

Last month, we brought you up to the point where Guy de Beauchamp, the tenth...

11 May, 2022

The Barony of Flamstead – Part I

What more could you ask for than a Barony title in return for helping out...

19 April, 2022

Lotties Story

As we come to the end of March and International Women's Month, a time to...

30 March, 2022

The Barony of Ewyas Harold

Ewyas Harold is a village in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire. The first construction on...

08 March, 2022

The History of 10 Downing Street

10 Downing Street is probably one of the most famous addresses in the UK. Its...

07 February, 2022

New Year’s Day is the 1st January and has always been, right?

Well, no, actually; though you’d be forgiven for thinking that. In fact, back in medieval...

14 January, 2022

What was Christmas like in medieval times?

Christmas is a time steeped in tradition, isn’t it? You can’t help but feel as...

07 December, 2021

The history of electric cars goes back a long way

There is, understandably, a lot of chatter going on now about electric cars. The COP26...

10 November, 2021

Terence Conran; chic homes and stylish food

Did you ever pop into Habitat after moving house? For those who did, it was...

12 October, 2021

Boodles – A Truly British Gem

If there’s one thing that makes the wealthy and elite stand out it’s beautiful jewellery....

13 September, 2021