10 facts about Florence Nightingale
1. Florence Nightingale is named after the city of her birth: She was born May 12th, 1820 in the city of Florence, Italy to British […]
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A decade of love and a memory that will last forever
How many people in the world get to say they have struck a coin?! Well, I can proudly say I am one and even more […]
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10 facts about the Penny Black stamp
“… A bit of paper just large enough to bear the stamp, and covered at the back with a glutinous wash” – Rowland Hill Rowland […]
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10 facts about that fairy tail wedding
On the 29th April 2011, a beautiful Catherine Middleton arrived at the doors of Westminster Abbey, wearing a stunning ivory gown and a bright, beaming […]
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Prince Philip Tribute
The revelation that Prince Philip’s death, at the age of ninety-nine after heart surgery and a lengthy time in hospital, still came as a shock […]
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5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE FALKLANDS CONFLICT
The London Mint Office Commemorates the Falklands Conflict This year marks the 39th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. Here are some facts you may not […]
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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 […]
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50th Anniversary of Decimalisation
50 years ago today, Britain bid farewell to shillings and florins and embraced a decimal currency, a system based on units of 10 or 100, […]
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R.I.P Captain Sir Tom Moore 1920-2021
A beautiful poem written by one of our own here at The London Mint Office, thank you Louise for sharing such thoughtful and and meaningful […]
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Remembrance stories – Part 2
Frank W Boyd Frank was my Mum’s brother, an Artificer in the Royal Navy. He once recounted a story that filled me with admiration, he […]
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Remembrance Stories – Part 1
Fusilier James McNulty From Heywood Lancashire James was killed in action in 1944 in Holland, his name is on the cenotaph in the memorial gardens. […]
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Being shot down
My Dad, F/S John Davies Jones 573430 left his POW diary when he passed away 3 years ago for us to read. He had not […]
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My Grampa – Unknown story, shared by Leigh
My Grampa was a very proud man and a true gentleman. In 1939 he was called on by the army to serve his country leaving […]
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Frank Oliver Turner – Untold story, shared by Olive
My father, Frank Oliver Turner born 7th June 1893, joined the army as a young single man in his early 20’s, he spent many years […]
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Remembrance memories
Our Unknown Story involves a whole family of brave men who lived on the bravest little street in England, Chapel Street in Altrincham. Seven brothers, […]
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A remembrance to my father
A remembrance to my father Gdsm Gareth Griffiths of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards affectionately known to his WG muckers as Griff22 or Biffo. Gareth […]
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WW1 Frank and Leslie Wiseman, privates in London Rangers – Unknown story, shared by Tom Dawson
I never knew Frank as he died when I was a toddler, but I knew my uncle Leslie when I was 12 years old, he […]
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Aberdeen during WWII – Unknown story, shared by Helgi
I remember when I was a kid, my mother “BABS” telling me many times about how terrifying it was in Aberdeen during WWII. She told […]
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Oswald William Moon – Unknown story, shared by Jacqueline Moon
1920 – 1987: Hardship and endurance. My Father was a prisoner of war in 1943. He never really spoke about this time whether it was […]
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Alfred Henry Chilton – Unknown story, shared by Kim
My paternal grandfather, Alfred Henry Chilton, served in WWI in the Royal Worcester Regiment, mainly in northern France in and around Arras and Cambrai. He […]
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My Great-Grandfather the boxing hero
Sergeant Richard Reginald Lewis As with most Grandparents, my Grandfather has always had HIS chair in the living room, a place for him to put […]
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Unsung Heroes of WWI: The Canary Girls
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the […]
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The Irish Legend of “Stingy Jack”
One dark night, miserable silver-tongued Jack, who was full of mischief and trickery, ran into the Devil himself! The Devil told Jack that he had come for his soul, for all his evil deeds he […]
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US Coins of the Civil War $1 & $2.5
During the latter years of the eighteenth century, the thirteen original colonies of North America united, severing their political connections to Great Britain and famously […]
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Alexander the Great Gold Stater – The coin used around the world
Considered one of the greatest military leaders of world history, Alexander never lost a battle. When he inherited the throne of Macedonia at the tender […]
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Coin of the week – 1718 Quarter Guinea – Brainchild of a genius
In 1699 a certain Sir Isaac Newton became Master of the Mint. Employed originally as Warden of the Mint from 1696, he was tasked with […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Unsung Heroes of WWI: The Bantam Battalions
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the […]
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