Spaghetti Westerns – how many do you remember?
Take a trip down cinematic memory lane to the spaghetti westerns of the 60’s and 70’s.
In the late 60’s almost half the films produced...
This Is Your Victory
This extremely poignant poem was written by Teresa Harrison-Best in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in London, 8th May 1945.
After looking through personal accounts...
Vera Lynn Stirred the Hearts of Millions
Her songs brought hope and inspiration during the darkest days of the Second World War.
Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn stirred the hearts of millions...
The Best Sitcoms of The 70s
Though viewers might not have realised it back then, the 70s were a golden age for British comedy – the most popular sitcoms of...
10 Signs That You’re Definitely Old
Pets are always there for us, they never judge, they comfort us when we’re upset and make us laugh too.
They bring us so much...
A look back at Britain’s oldest brands
Many of the brands we know and love in Britain today are hundreds of years old and come from humble beginnings.
Today we’re taking a...
When the Milkman brought the bread
This lovely poem is written by Tracey Curtis as she reminisces about the Milkman …
When the Milkman brought the bread
Today I went down to...
Peter’s Gardening tips for June
After the sunniest Spring on record and the fact that we have all had more time to spend in our gardens, June is the...
Eye make-up through the decades
When you first started wearing make-up, chances are you dabbled with eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara, before trying out other products, right? After all, despite how relatively...
Why Tesco is called Tesco?
Tesco started out as a small market stall in London's East End, but founder Jack Cohen had a strong vision about what...