Robert Dudley: The Anonymous Soldier?
The Anonymous Soldier The Dutch ducat is a popular and instantly recognisable gold coin. Instead of depicting a monarch or saint, it shows an […]
723 total views
Unsung Heroes: Sophie Scholl and the White Rose
During the darkest days of World War II, it is reassuring to know that not every German succumbed to the relentless Nazi propaganda machine. Most […]
756 total views
Coin of the week: The Caius Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
Julius Caesar, was a military general who used his military prowess and political skills to bring down the Roman Republic, and set the foundation for […]
Unsung Heroes: Guy Gibson & The Dambusters Raid
On the evening of 16-17th May 1943, 133 men flying in 19 heavily modified Lancaster bombers took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire and flew […]
Unsung Heroes: Dame Vera Lynn
Eighty years ago this country faced a dark and uncertain future. As Great Britain stood largely alone against the forces of tyranny and oppression sweeping […]
VE Day 75th Anniversary
The war against Nazi Germany officially ended one week after Adolf Hitler had committed suicide. After several hours of tense negotiations, the surrender document was […]
Unsung Heroes: The Spitfire Sisters
When the Second World War began in September 1939, the civilian Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) was formed initially to transport mail and essential supplies. However, […]
Maundy Money
Traditionally, every Maundy Thursday Her Majesty the Queen distributes small leather purses to a small select group of men and women. Inside the purses are […]
The Genius of Harry Eccleston
When I was boy, I remember being intrigued by the image of a man with an outrageous mane of long hair and a large book […]
Coin of the Week: Una and The Lion
In 1839, the gold Five Pounds depicted a remarkable interpretation of Una and the Lion by William Wyon on its reverse. The story can be […]
Merchant Navy Day: Remembering the sacrifices made
During World War I, Britain had a high dependence on civilian ships when it came to the importing of necessities such as food and raw […]
BATTLE OF BRITAIN HERO DIES AGED 100
Archie McInnes, an air force pilot who flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain, has died, just hours after celebrating his 100th birthday. The sad […]
Moon Landing 50th Anniversary: The Race to the Moon
On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon.
Alan Turing revealed as the new face of the £50 note
Alan Turing, who helped to crack German encrypted codes in World War II, ensured the survival of Western civilisation in the face of Nazi occupation. […]
Remembering the Battle of Britain 79 years on
Today, 79 years ago, on the 10 July 1940, the Battle of Britain began
D-Day 75: Remembering the battle that changed the course of World War II
The Normandy landings – famously known as D-Day – are widely regarded as the beginning of the end of World War II.
Six facts you may not know about Queen Victoria
Previously the longest reigning British monarch, Queen Victoria’s time on the throne spanned six decades, 20 prime ministers and an age of innovation and change […]
The London Mint Office celebrates 250 years of The First Duke of Wellington at Apsley House.
2019 marks 250 years of the birth of one of Britain’s greatest military heroes – The First Duke of Wellington. To celebrate this monumental anniversary […]
The London Mint Office starts search for the descendants of the ‘Welcome Stranger’ discoverers – is this you?
The London Mint Office has launched an appeal to find the living descendants of the two Cornishmen who discovered the ‘Welcome Stranger’ gold nugget
Hello Archie! Prince Harry and Meghan reveal the name of their firstborn son
Finally putting rumours to rest, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finally revealed the name of their two-day old, first born son.
History Endures: Parliament saves the Pennies
Copper coins have been issued a reprieve following a consultation by the Chancellor, ensuring they will be safe for “years to come”
10 things you may not have known about the First Duke of Wellington.
Today marks 250 years since the birth of the First Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley. Known for his triumph over Napoleon in the Battle of […]