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Peregrine Falcon in flight [Source: Wikipedia]

New webcam for Yorkshire’s first urban Peregrine Falcons [updated]

By on May 18, 2013 in Attractions, Events   - Read 1898 times

A new webcam on the roof of Sheffield University is following Yorkshire’s first urban Peregrine Falcons after the pair successfully bred at the site in 2012 and by the looks of things have done it again in 2013. The camera is located on top of St George’s Church and was installed by Phil Riley, Energy [...]

Windor town and castle

Revealed – top 10 richest small towns in Britain!

By on May 17, 2013 in Miscellaneous   - Read 433 times

Research has revealed the top 10 richest small towns in Britain where the very wealthy and often quite famous call home, but amongst the Windsor’s and Weybridge’s there are a few surprises. The full top 10 list can be found at the end of this article.   South East: The richest region of the country [...]

Giant Panda at Edinburgh Zoo (Tian Tian) [Source: Wikipedia]

Top 10 family attractions for May school holidays

By on May 17, 2013 in Attractions, Events, Featured   - Read 884 times

Just after we’ve done the May bank holiday, its now time to think about the May half term holiday so to help things along a little we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest attractions in Britain along with family friendly Premier Inn hotels close to them…so now all you need to work out [...]

Legoland Windsor - Buckingham Palace lego [Source: VisitEngland]

Top 10 Royal revelries for the 60th Coronation anniversary

By on May 17, 2013 in Events   - Read 179 times

On 2 June 1953, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation, there are both small local groups and national events taking place with 10 of the most prominent highlighted here.   1) The Coronation Festival – Buckingham Palace on 11th to 14th July A one [...]

Cleveland Six Model 40 Roadster 1920 [Source: Wikipedia]

Flappers, Dappers And All That Jazz – the Gatsby experience

By on May 16, 2013 in Events   - Read 197 times

With all the hype surrounding the cinematic release of The Great Gatsby staring Leonardo DiCaprio, it seems the roaring 20′s is back in fashion, so here’s a quick guide to transporting yourself back to the glamour and glitz.   Dress the part: Although jeans and t-shirts were invented in the 1920′s, these are far from [...]

Dorchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party cakes [source: The Dorchester]

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party returns to the Dorchester in London

By on May 16, 2013 in Eating & Drinking   - Read 215 times

Booking for the annual Alice in Wonderland – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – are now being taken at the exclusive Dorchester hotel in Mayfair featuring the English National Ballet and many members of the Alice in Wonderland cast. Venue: From Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 2013 (October Half Term), The Dorchester in London [...]

Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line [Source: Wikipedia]

Scotland first with “View from the train” app

By on May 16, 2013 in Transport   - Read 248 times

In one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments, we learned of a useful new smartphone app called “View from the train” which gives passengers information about the landmarks they pass. The app was launched by Scottish Natural Heritage and only currently works on some Scottish routes as you might expect, but given [...]

Bay Rum - As found in Boyd's shop in Accrington [Source: Wikipedia]

Lancashire shop turns into a time capsule

By on May 16, 2013 in Miscellaneous   - Read 189 times

An old abandoned shop in Burnley Road, Accrington, which was last open in the 1970s has turned out to be a treasure-trove completely untouched for over 30 years. The shop was originally opened in 1890 when the attached houses were also built by one Samuel Stocks, and was run by a number of families over [...]

London Underground - Mysterious open door button [Source: Wikipedia]

Why do London Tube trains have buttons that never work…?

By on May 15, 2013 in Transport   - Read 226 times

London Underground has many mysteries but one of the biggest especially for regulars is why London Underground trains have open / close buttons on their doors? It might sound a daft question to anyone who’s not travelled the Tube much, but what’s perplexing is that the buttons have absolutely no effect…nothing…zilch…zippo effect on when the [...]

Downing Street sign for auction

Westminster council to sell off historic street signs

By on May 15, 2013 in Miscellaneous   - Read 234 times

If you want to take home a slightly unusual London souvenir you couldn’t do better than heading to West Sussex at the end of May where Westminster Council are auctioning historic street signs. Tipped off by Ian Visits it turns out that many of the olde-worlde signs that have pointed visitors around the centre of [...]

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