Bringing a little colour to your life each day - with six things that delight, inform and entertain.
The Wrekin is a hill within the northern panhandle of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It rises above the Shropshire Plain to a height of 407 metres, and is located five miles west of Telford new town, it is a prominent landmark that signals the entrance to Shropshire for travellers.
Many of Britain's favourite garden plants were brought to the country by adventurer botanists, who made challenging journeys around the world to bring back new species. One of these plant hunters was Ernest Wilson, who travelled widely in China at the turn of the 19th century.
The Shetland pony is a hardy breed from the Shetland Isles, off Scotland’s north-east coast. It is the smallest breed of pony found in Britain, standing up to 107 cm at the withers. It has a heavy coat and short legs, is strong for its size, and is used for riding, driving, and pack purposes. For a period, the Shetlands played a key role in the British coal industry as 'pit ponies'.
No Man’s Fort is a 23-bedroom luxury island retreat off the coast of Portsmouth. Built as a defensive fort by the Victorians, it is now a luxury hotel with a spa, restaurants, helipad, and events space.
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II largely follows a pattern set by her more recent ancestors, from Queen Victoria to her own father.
Senate House, probably London's most imposing art-deco building - certainly in terms of scale - also often doubles as 1920's America in television dramas and films. It was actually built from 1932 to 1937 and is the administrative centre of the University of London.
Six things to delight and entertain you every day.