A local metal detectorist found a rare Roman coin from AD 270-274 near Darlington, shedding light on a turbulent era. Darlington Metal Detectorist Unearths 1800 Year Old Roman Coin Mark McMullan hunts around Darlington. He also explores County Durham fields. He searches for interesting things. He’s done this for a few years. Mark discovered cool…
Friends of New Milton Station reveal mural commemorating its history and the town’s 1886 origins. New Milton Station Celebrates History with Special Mural Unveiling A cool mural is coming to New Milton station. It marks the station’s start almost 140 years ago. The mural also celebrates the town’s founding. The Friends of New Milton Station…
Martyn Taylor recalls when Zeppelins brought destruction to Bury St Edmunds during WWI, defying expectations. Zeppelins Over Bury St Edmunds Remembering the WWI Air Raids A Zeppelin was a rigid airship. Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a German, invented it in the early 1900s. Zeppelins had cells filled with hydrogen. This replaced the usual single balloon idea,…
A University of Worcester lecturer assists in launching a project promoting coastal walks and train travel. Worcester Lecturer Supports Coastal Walks Project Launch Hey, guess what I just found out? Andy Stevenson, a design teacher, helps with a cool project. He’s part of a volunteer group. They made a free website about coastal walks. The…
Chiltern Railways recovers £12,000 from a persistent fare dodger who misused railcards and avoided fares. Chiltern Railways Recovers £12K From Persistent Fare Dodger Chiltern Railways caught someone. The person made false money claims, avoided paying proper fares, and misused railcards. Chiltern Railways travels to many places, including from London to Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Warwickshire. They…