I went into the Harborough Museum today to see the Hallaton Helmet.BBC News explains:A "bling" Roman helmet found in a Leicestershire field offers a tantalising glimpse into a world in flux… Read More
They don't just have the Hallaton Helmet in Harborough Museum. Among many other things, there's a nice little exhibition about Ladybird Books and the world of work.And in the library I found… Read More
With museums, historic monuments, the picturesque Abbey Park, and of course the King Power stadium if you’re a fan, Leicester has a lot going on. If you’re looking for fun day tr… Read More
In the heart of England, nestled amidst the rolling hills lies Northampton – a market town steeped in history.
From historic landmarks to gorgeous parks, you’ll find a variety of… Read More
Exciting news from the Tudor and Stuart correspondent of The Sun:The centrepiece of Henry VIII’s lost crown has been found under a tree by an amateur treasure hunter.Kevin Duckett ende… Read More
This box stood on the line from Market Harborough to Northampton and could be found in the former at the junction of Scotland Road and Northampton Road.It closed with the line in 1981 - I to… Read More
Market Harborough comes out top of a league table of the most 'liveable' places in England, reports the Guardian.The table was produced by the former Treasury economist, Chris Walker for You… Read More
'Whatever happened to Little Bowden Junction signal box?" I asked back in July.The box used to stand on the Midland main line in Market Harborough. It was taken down and then re-erected… Read More
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One of the world’s oldest travel agencies went belly up this week. Greetings from Huaraz, Peru! I’m doing the Friday Flakes t… Read More
Part 1 and Part 2 have already appeared.JulyOne of the less remarked deaths of the year was that of the poet Geoffrey Hill, author of the wonderful Mercian Hymns.Aided by a passage from an A… Read More