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Lenborough Coin Hoard Discovery: Paul Coleman uncovers 5,248 Saxon pennies; £1.35m reward split 50:50

Paul Coleman, a dedicated metal detectorist, made an extraordinary discovery of 5,248 silver pennies hidden within lead. This remarkable find, valued at £1.35 million, marks the largest Saxon coin hoard unearthed in Britain in the past 150 years, becoming a significant hoard under the Treasure Act 1996. As per the…

The Times of India · Sep 20

George Harrison revived a forgotten garden and Olivia kept his dream alive

George Harrison purchased Friar Park in 1970 and began restoring its neglected Victorian gardens. He cleared overgrown vegetation and repaired damaged features, making gardening a family activity. After Harrison's death, Olivia Harrison continued preserving the estate's unique character and elaborate topiary. Today, Friar Park's gardens showcase over 160 restored topiary…

The Times of India · Sep 9

In 1996, a young TV reporter bought an abandoned 1830s lighthouse after it failed to sell at auction; he turned its 110-foot tower into an eight-storey home

Standing on Berrow Road in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, Burnham High Lighthouse looks more like a giant white chimney than a house. Built for Trinity House in the 1830s, the circular brick tower was designed by Joseph Nelson to work alongside Burnham’s Low Lighthouse and guide ships through the shifting waters of…

The Times of India · Sep 3

King appears as magazine cover star in celebration of his garden makeover

The monarch has transformed the gardens at Sandringham in Norfolk with a magnolia walk, a sundial garden and a maze.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

King appears on magazine cover in celebration of garden makeover

Monarch has transformed the gardens at Sandringham in Norfolk with a magnolia walk, a sundial garden and a maze.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Sorry Country Life, these are the 13 traits that really make a modern gentleman

OPINION: Upper crust magazine Country Life has unveiled a list of the 39 traits that define a modern gentleman – but they’re giving Katie Rosseinsky the ick. Here are some better ideas

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Are you a perfect modern gentleman? Not if you run in public or wear a tank top to the gym …

According to Country Life magazine, today’s true gentleman will never expose his shoulders or modify restaurant orders, but can cook splendid omelettes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

The Rad pack: David Beckham leads country menswear trend

Fresh from guest editing Country Life, former footballer embodies ‘rich autumn dad’ aesthetic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

David Beckham reveals moment that made wife Victoria ‘burst into tears’

Sir David has opened up about refurbishing his Cotswolds barns for Country Life magazine

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

David Beckham says Guy Ritchie helped him fall ‘deeper in love’ with countryside

The former England football captain and businessman regularly documents his life in the countryside, sharing pictures and videos on social media.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025