What's the story behind "Wheaton Bottles"?

Christmas displays 2025

Who was the first "Television Gardener"? The story of "Mr Middleton"

Can you guess what this noisy machine is doing?

A Tragic End to a Brilliant Career. The untimely death of Squadron Leader Patrick James Duncan

An update to a previous tragic story. A special commemoration of innocent lives lost

The War Memorial, Bandon Hill Cemetery, Wallington, South London, England on Remembrance Day 2025

Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day 2025

Lingfield Park Racecourse Antiques & Vintage Fair

Why has the poppy become our symbol of remembrance?

Caterham By-pass Ghosts. One of England's most haunted roads

It may only be October but the garden centre is in full swing for Christmas!

Autumn 2025. The mild weather is producing some late flowers

Fungus Season. An impressive autumn display on the edge of the woodland

Girl Guide Badges Quiz. How many did you get right?

Lost for almost 70 years. The forgotten story and grave of Flt Lt Philip that's now coming to light

"Take It From Here" 1948 - 1960: Completing the Autographs

The incredible bravery of Sergeant Ian McKay. The last Victoria Cross recipient of the 20th century

A whole new meaning to "let the buyer beware". You really couldn't make this up!

Classic Car Show at Chelsham, Surrey, England, on Saturday 27th September 2025

Then and Now: The Old Army Barracks. Recreating a photograph from over 100 years ago

The Mysterious Grave of a Military Doctor

Britain's First Decimal Coins. A charity shop find, from a unique moment in history

John Langdon Down. A kind and compassionate man first, and a doctor second

Corn Dollies. What's the story behind these ancient and traditional items from the countryside?

It was time to cut back the Buddleia, and this little Robin came to see what I was doing!

Antique Rhodesian Share Certificate. A rare document that came into my collection by chance!

Do you know who this is? Can you help me identify this showbusiness lady from the 1950s for a video?

Blink and you'll miss it! Can you guess what creature that is in the sky?

A beautiful old edition of "Fleetwood's Life of Christ," which has been in my family since 1868

How to make a "Bee Bath". A great way to help nature's hard-working insects!

Maryse Bastié. The fearless aviatrix, stunt pilot, instructor and French heroine of World War II

A Tomb with a Strange Date. What's the story behind it?

A return to my most viewed video, following a new discovery!

A very poignant memorial to the most innocent of souls

The 1840 grave of Henry Hoof, less than a mile from the tunnel he helped build, when he died

Trimming a Topiary Yew Ball back into shape. Before and after

English Civil War period Crown coins. What can these reproductions tell us about a divided land?

This old section of a churchyard becomes a wildlife area every spring and summer. What do you think?

Cape Fuchsia. A robust plant with beautiful bell-shaped flowers

Tortoiseshell butterfly on the Buddleia

Hydrangea "Vanilla Fraise". Pure white July blooms that will change colour in the coming months!

Three Pence coin. A brief history of the unusual 12-sided coin, with 16th-century Tudor origins

Bees and Lavender. A glorious sight in early July!

Petunia "Pirouette" flowers looking beautiful in late June

British 1 Shilling coin from 1898 and the history behind it

I met these two beautiful animals whilst visiting an antique shop on a farm in Surrey, England

Dorking's hidden secret from the 16th century can be found inside this shop!