Absinthe is a highly alcoholic spirit with a rich cultural history. Originating in Switzerland in the late 18th century, it gained popularity among artists and writers in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its reputation as a potent and potentially dangerous drink led to being banned in many countries, but over time […]

With a history dating back to the 12th century, the castle has been a Norman stronghold; a royal residence; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. King […]

High Force is England’s biggest waterfall, spectacularly drops 70 feet (21m) into a plunge pool below. From its rise as a trickle, high on the heather covered fells at the top of the North Pennines, to the top of the whin sill rock at Forest-in-Teesdale, the River Tees steadily grows and gathers pace. High Force […]

The Castle, nestled in Cumbria, believed to be standing on Roman remains, is a key part of the region’s history. Whilst the Pennington family have recorded evidence of this historic house as being their home since 1208 when lands were granted to Alan de Penitone, some records go back further suggesting that the family have […]

Polo is an ancient sport with origins dating back to the 6th century BC. It was played in various forms in different regions, including Persia, China, and India. In Persia, it became a popular pastime of nobility and warriors, serving as a cavalry training exercise. Polo spread to the Western world during the colonial era […]