Month: September 2021
James Broom shares his metal detecting experiences, thus far.
Metal Detecting – my experiences, thus far The first field for which I attempted to obtain permission for was a large field, on a steep hill ascending towards the primary school which stands on the site of the old manor house. The field is used mainly now for grazing sheep, but in 1642, 1,300 parliamentarian […]
How to get started in metal detecting. James offers the definitive guide.
Metal Detecting – How to get started Although almost everyone has heard of it, metal detecting is a difficult hobby to get into. The law surrounding it can be quite complex and intimidating, and the vast array of equipment is hard to get your head round. However, once you take the first steps, it becomes […]
Isabel explains how sailing builds mental toughness.
How sailing builds mental toughness Having ‘survived’ two very difficult and unprecedented years at school during the time of my GCSEs, I reflect on the situation now and ask myself what gave me the determination to work hard and to make progress with my school work, despite being stuck at home and working online […]
Frances Rigby examines literacy and education in the 19th century amongst the rural and labouring population.
Literacy and education in the nineteenth century rural, labouring population It would be easy to assume that the rural, labouring class in nineteenth-century Britain was lacking in aspiration to better their situation in life. Very few, if any, have left a record of their hopes or ambitions, or their thoughts regarding the life they led. […]
Ellie Hattam discusses how competitive sport affects a child’s development.
How does competitive sport affect a child’s development? Participating in competitive sport as a child has multiple different advantages and disadvantages to it. Most of us are enrolled in ballet classes, football clubs and many more as children. The aspiration from our parents is that in doing this we will find ‘our thing’ and will […]
