The Story of Martini Maccomo: A Black Lion Tamer in Sunderland
Possibly the first Black lion tamer in England, Maccomo was tamer to Sunderland’s famous taxidermy lion Wallace. read more
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Richard III: the Lost King
Learn more about England’s last Yorkist King. read more
6 Places That Tell the Story of Operation Hurricane
Not long after the end of the Second World War, a small and secretive cabinet committee took the decision that Britain should develop an atomic bomb. read more
A Brief History of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Reinforcing concrete made highly complex large-scale structures possible. read more
Weston-super-Mare: the Town and its Seaside History
From a small village to a popular seaside resort, Weston has a distinct architecture and seaside history. read more