What drama, peeking around the red curtain. A devil-like figure, once considered too controversial for the audience of its time, has resurfaced from the depths of this painting, thanks to investigative conservators. They found layers of …
It might look like a fine setting for a grand dinner, but this is actually for playing a game. The aim is to slide large brass discs along the narrow bench – the winner is the one to get closest to the end without falling off. Like shuffleboard …
The boot, glove compartment and dashboard are all parts of modern cars that come from terms used for horse-drawn carriages. Even the word car is a shortened version of ‘carriage’ …
One of the most frequently asked questions in old buildings is ‘where did they go for a wee?’ And we in the heritage sector love showcasing historic toilets …
Not all written interpretation needs to be printed on panels and labels. In 1901, the girls who grew up at Lyme Hall, Cheshire, were educated at home by a governess …
