Coleton Fishacre - a delightful fusion of two styles for a musical family
The large house and gardens of Coleton Fishacre sit in one of the West Country's most perfect spots - high above the sea between Brixham and Dartmouth in Devon.
Six Things on
P&O Ferries - not all plain sailing
Originating in a once-proud British company dating back to 1822, P&O Ferries is now owned by a Dubai-based organisation, and its ships sailing out of British harbours are registered to ports in Cyprus, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and a handful of European countries. None are registered as British vessels.
Mothering Sunday
Is it Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday? We take a look at the origins of this annual event ...
Rackham’s fairytale illustrations
Arthur Rackham was an English book illustrator, best known for pen and ink fantasy illustration combined with watercolour - producing wonderful and imaginative images of gnarled trees, hob goblins and rosy-cheeked maidens.
Welsh springer spaniel - a loyal breed with a colourful coat
The Welsh Springer dog breed is a member of the spaniel family. Thought to be comparable to the old Land Spaniel, they are also similar to the English Springer Spaniel. Historically they have been referred to as both the Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel.
The British tomato and the glasshouse growing boom
The tomato was brought to Europe by explorers returning from South America in the sixteenth century. Now officially designated as a fruit, rather than a vegetable, it was initially regarded as pretty but poisonous, though soon became a significant crop. And for 70 years or so, it was the basis of a major industry in the Sussex seaside town of Worthing begun in Victorian times (see picture).
Six things to delight and entertain you every day.