When London had wooden roads
The streets of London may never have been paved with gold, but they were paved for a while with wood! And, in a few places, still are ...
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A stink about Stilton
Stilton is one of the world’s best known cheeses. However, there is some dispute over its history, with European and English law insisting that true stilton can only be made in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, despite it being named after a village in Cambridgeshire.
The World's First Internet Bench - a Suffolk idea ahead of its time
The idea of being able to access the internet whilst out and about was a new one in 2001. There were Internet Cafes, of course, but what if you wanted to go online whilst enjoying the great outdoors? Enter Bury St Edmunds innovative internet park bench.
Ivy - much maligned but vital for nature
Ivy is a common evergreen climbing plant, mistakenly thought to strangle trees. It is now better understood as a great benefit to wildlife - supporting at least 50 species of wildlife. There are two subspecies of ivy native to the UK.
Wat Tyler - tragic leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt
Walter 'Wat' Tyler was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, also known as The Great Rising. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution of a poll tax, and to demand economic and social reforms. Although the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London.
From London to Edinburgh - the A1, Britain's longest road
Britain's longest road, the A1, reflects the historic coaching route once used by mail coaches between London, York and Edinburgh. For much of its route the A1 follows various branches of what was then known as the Great North Road. The A1 is 410 miles (660km) long - making it the UK's longest numbered road, designated by the Ministry of Transport in 1921.
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