The weird and wonderful isle
Reading Time: 4 minutes Where is Bournemouth? History of Bournemouth Bournemouth is a seaside town located on the south coast of Dorset. Bournemouth was originally a small, quiet town known for its fishing and agriculture. In the early 19th century, it began to gain popularity as a seaside resort, thanks in part to the visits of prominent figures such … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes Where is the ghost of Bournemouth Pavilion? About Bournemouth Pavilion The Bournemouth Pavilion is a historic theater and entertainment venue located in the seaside town of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. The Pavilion was first built in 1925, replacing an earlier structure that had been destroyed by fire. The new Pavilion was designed … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes What is a Scheduled Ancient Monument? A Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) is a designation given to an historic site or monument in the United Kingdom which is considered to be of national importance and is therefore subject to special legal protection. These sites are considered to be “scheduled” because they are included in a list … Read more
Reading Time: 11 minutes The Uffington White Horse is a prehistoric hill figure located in the English county of Oxfordshire. The figure, which is cut into the chalk of the hillside, depicts a horse and is thought to date back to the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age. The figure is approximately 110 meters long and has been … Read more
Reading Time: 9 minutes Where is the Wilmington Long Barrow? About the Wilmington Long Barrow Discover the mysteries of the ancient world at the Wilmington Long Barrow in East Sussex, England! Built around 3500 BC, this Neolithic tomb is one of the largest and best-preserved examples of its kind in the country. Imagine the communal effort it took to … Read more
Reading Time: 13 minutes What is an ancient site? An ancient site is a location that has been recognized as having historical, cultural, or archaeological significance. It refers to a place that has been used or occupied by human beings in the past and has survived over time. Significant sites are recorded by the government as Scheduled Ancient Monuments. … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes Where is the Long Man of Wilmington? What is the Long Man of Wilmington? The Long Man of Wilmington is a large hill figure located in Wilmington, East Sussex, England. The figure is carved into the side of a hill exposing the chalk layer. The figure depicts a tall, slender man holding two staves. The … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you heard the one about the Scorpion colony living in Ongar, Essex? The rumours date back to the 1970s, and some say they never existed at all. Read on to see what we discovered.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Where is Bramble Bank? Bramble Bank is a sandbank located in the Solent, the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from mainland England. It is situated off the coast of Southampton and is a well-known landmark in the region. It is most famous for being the site of an annual cricket match that takes … Read more
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