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6 Tips for Engraving Gifts
It is great to be able to personalise your gift but if you think carefully about engraving gifts, it will go from being a much appreciated thought to a truly inspired choice! As well as including a personalised coat of arms, here are a few tips to consider. Our full...
Jersey War Tunnels – 23 Reasons To Visit
Jersey War Tunnels is no ordinary attraction; it is a spine-chilling reminder of a dark time in Jersey’s history. RESISTANCE & LIBERATION During World War II, the Crown left Jersey defenceless and the Island became occupied by German forces. As a result, Jersey...
Independence Day – 10 Facts About The 4th July!
Independence Day - 10 Facts About The 4th July! 1. The 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (or Independence Day) in the United States in 1776. 2. It was at this time that the thirteen American colonies declared...
Inveraray Castle – A Beautiful Scottish Castle
Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and is an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland. We are proud that Hall of Names prints are available to the castle's visitors. Many thousands of whom...
The White Sails: British Colonisation of the Americas
The White Sails: British Colonisation of the Americas. Are you researching your surname history, celtic origins and heritage? Then you are likely to have heard of 'The White Sails'. But where did this term originate, and why is it of importance to those of Irish or...
The Mayflower: British Colonisation of America
The Mayflower: British Colonisation of America. Are you living in America and researching your family history? Perhaps you have an interest in your celtic heritage or origins or your surname. The journey of arguably the most famous of the pilgrim ships was made by...
Leeds Castle – Its Historical Significance
Domesday Book Until Now Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century...
Guernsey Castle Cornet – Heritage and History
Guernsey Castle Cornet The stunning view never fails to impress visitors to Guernsey Castle Cornet. Top cruise liners regularly visit the island, and passengers flock to visit this most imposing of castles. The history of the castle is tumultuous and fascinating......
Ludlow Castle – Fascinating Heritage
Ludlow Castle - Fascinating Heritage It is no surprise that the majority of Ludlow Castle’s visitors rate their experience as ‘excellent’. Set within the pretty Shropshire town of Ludlow, which developed as a result of the castle’s construction and commanding...
