Calling all Anglo-Saxon architecture admirers: want to know what to expect when checking out churches and studying sculpture? Enjoy top tips and insights, as well a sneak peek between the covers of Anglo-Saxon Church Architecture and Stone Sculpture with this blog. By Guy Points | 4 min read Anglo-Saxon Church Architecture and Stone Sculpture provides… Read More »Inside Anglo-Saxon Church Architecture and Stone Sculpture
We were recently fortunate enough to sit down for a conversation with Richard Osgood, author of Broken Pots, Mending Lives, which tells the story of Operation Nightingale, the groundbreaking wellbeing initiative using archaeology to help veterans on their journeys to recovery. Scroll down to discover what led Richard to become an archaeologist, learn more about… Read More »A Conversation with Richard Osgood
At the British 2nd Division War Cemetery located in Kohima, India, there is a stone memorial with an inscribed epitaph that states, ‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.’ Unfortunately, these poignant words have largely gone unheeded. Despite the fact that the British Empire and… Read More »Beyond the Epitaph: 6 Intriguing Facts About Britain’s Forgotten War
The first Thursday of October is Forward Arts Foundation’s #NationalPoetryDay! NPD was founded to foster a love of language and acknowledge the value of verse in our society, whether it be for self-expression, cultivating understanding and connection, or simply for the sake of lavish lyricism. Since we’re not full-time rhymers, we’ve decided to mark the… Read More »Verse Voyage: 10 Poetic Picks to Celebrate #NationalPoetryDay
In William Keeling’s series, The Gay Street Chronicles, Belle Nash is a gay hero in Regency Bath. At the end of his last adventure, Belle Nash was banished for four years to the island of Grenada. It is now 1835, and Belle has returned to Bath, glad to be back but pained by the absence of his most recent Caribbean love…
What’s in a name? Discover what the Scandinavian-influenced place names of East Anglia can reveal about Viking migration in the region with this blog, in which David Boulton charts out his course from his fascination with cartography as a child, to studying Viking settlement in his homeland of East Anglia. By David Boulton, author of… Read More »Mapping out Viking Place-names in East Anglia: Looking for Patterns of Settlement and Migration
In the annals of history, there are moments that shine brighter than the rest, illuminating the indomitable spirit of those who faced the darkest of days. This is a testament to the resilience and unity of the British Empire and Commonwealth during a challenging period, offering an inspiring narrative of triumph over adversity. By Brian… Read More »From Ashes to Victory: The British Empire’s Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan
Today (10th September) marks the anniversary of The Battle of Pinkie, the last military altercation between Scotland and England as independent nations. However, despite the significance of this clash, it has largely slipped from popular consciousness. Strengthen your knowledge of this historic confrontation with this blog, in which David Caldwell explains why the battle deserves… Read More »A Battle Lost – or Won? Commemorating the Last Battle Between the Independent Kingdoms of Scotland and England
It’s been a very autumnal summer here in the UK — now, it’s time to prepare for the real thing. But as they seasons change, so too do bookshelves. Stockpile for the cool breeze and falling leaves by pre-ordering a pile of shiny new books. (And it’s not like we’re biased or anything, but here are a few that we just can’t wait for!)
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