Queen Victoria's Personal Letter Box Dating Back 140 Years is Unearthed-With a Christmas Card Inside
The beautiful wooden table letterbox, engraved with the royal cypher 'VR' (Victoria Regina), dates back to the 1880s.
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'Astonishing' 1,300-Year-old Gold and Gemstone Necklace is the Richest Ever Uncovered in Britain
Archaeologists uncovered an "astonishing" 1,300-year-old necklace in Northamptonshire, discovered during a housing development excavatio.
Captain Tom Moore's Family Launches Online Bulletin Board Where Strangers Share Favorite Moments of Kindness
The family of the late Sir Tom Moore has started a campaign to share everyday acts of kindness given and received to inspire hope and smiles.
Name of Unknown Iron Age Ruler Discovered on 2000-Year-old Coin Found in English Field
The name of a new Iron Age ruler or king has been discovered emblazoned on a 2,000 year-old coin that was uncovered in a field in Hampshire.
Tide-Savvy Metal Detectorist Reunites Woman With Late Mother's Wedding Rings 2 Weeks After They Fell into Sea
A U.K. metal detectorist has worked a near-miracle, reuniting a woman with 3 rings of her late mother lost in the sea–two weeks later.
The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good-And a New Positivity Bench in London
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 things that make us feel good-with a good night's sleep and sunny blue sky topping the list.
Iron Age Puzzle Solved as Unknown Warrior Finally Identified as British Warrior Woman
She was an Iron Age warrior, likely a raider—someone who specialized in surprise attacks to gain plunder from settlements on nearby islands
Grandad Wins Gold in Arm Wrestling After Taking up Sport 3 Years Ago and Nearly Dying of Covid
A British grandad has become one of the world's top arm-wrestlers after taking up the sport just three years ago, after almost dying of COVID.
Small Town Grocer's Easter Egg Mistake is Turned into Inspiring National Charity Drive Raising Thousands
Dan Dafydd wanted 80 chocolate Easter eggs for the shelves at Sinclair General Stores, but accidentally ordered 80 cases of Easter eggs.
Fascinating Species of 200 Million-Year-old Flying Reptile Discovered in Britain
Brits might find it strange to think that their island once sat in subtropical sea where dozens of lizards climbed trees in steamy forests.
Archaeologists Discover a 'Master Blacksmith's' Workshop Dating to the Very Dawn of the Iron Age in Britain
Established at around 771 BCE, smithing of iron had reached a very high level mere decades after ironworking first arose in Britain.
A New Drinking Game Is Sweeping Britain: Sending Pints to Strangers Across the Nation
People post a photograph of themselves, their location, and table number along with an explanation of why someone should buy them a drink.
After Fracking is Halted, the Site's Drill Hole is Now A Source of Clean Geothermal Energy
Every 3,000 feet or so one drills down into the Earth, the rock warms by 54°F or thereabouts. At 2 miles, the rock is very hot.
Old Coal Mine Filled With Warm Water Has Been Heating a Town with Green Energy for 6 Months
At certain depths, mine water can sit at over 100° Fahrenheit. The renewable energy use here involves pumping the water into home heat pumps
Poll Ranks 'Goal-getters' Top 40 'Everyday Goals' - Including Being More Positive About Life and Cutting Screen Time
A new survey of 2,000 adults in Britain revealed the top 40 'everyday goals' toward which people are striving.
Millennials Are Eating More Adventurously, Trying More Foreign Food-And Even Catching Their Own Dinner
Millennials are more adventurous with food than Baby Boomers-eating more foreign fare, experimenting with unusual ingredients, and even catching their own dinner-according to a new survey. The study of 2,000 British adults found that during an average week just 36 percent of food eaten by 25-40-year-olds is traditional to their own culture. Seven in 10 […]
The Top 50 Things to Come Out of Britain (Fish and Chips was Voted #1)
A new survey of 2,000 adults chose the top 50 things to come out of Britain—with fish and chips, roast dinners, and David Attenborough on top.
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