Posted on: June 29, 2020
Categories: Nature
The ancient oak forest has always held extreme importance in Britain, and it is said that the nation was built on oak. Acorns would be carried for luck as it is believed that they ward off disease. The Greeks and…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Categories: Finance, Lifestyle
As they sailed the seven seas and terrorised the Spanish Main, there was one coin that they wanted to get their hands on the most. These were the famous gold doubloons. Pirates had their own currency. When they sauntered into…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Categories: Home
We are at the start of some nice warm summer weather but before we realise it we will be moving into the colder parts of the year. There are some ways in which we can ensure that our homes are…
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
Categories: Lifestyle
In 1754 King Hammurabi of Babylonia had had enough of the fighting and arguing in his kingdom so much so that he decided to lay down a set of laws that would apply to all of his subjects. It didn’t…
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Posted on: June 25, 2020
Categories: Home, Technology
Downlights are hugely popular in all different types of contemporary housing. However, this chic contemporary appeal for clean lines could be a trend that means unexpected issues. Downlights can act as a weak link in the fight to control levels…
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
Categories: Lifestyle
It is sometimes hard to imagine that the modern world is still built on the work of some very clever Greek’s back in ancient times. Law, Philosophy, Science and Mathematics all start here and influence Western thinking for centuries. It…
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Posted on: June 18, 2020
Categories: Auto
Over the last few months, many of us have not been using our cars anywhere near as much as we normally would – if at all! But as the country once again starts to open up and we all start…
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
Categories: Nature
You may think it’s obvious when trees or shrubs have died but it is not always easy to tell. There is a simple way to test if you think the plants have died. You have to carry out preliminary tests…
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
If you are stuck at home and feeling a little bored, you like many other brits may be thinking of spending a bit of time and money making the most of your garden. All over the country, people have been…
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Posted on: June 16, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
Originally recorded by successful Blues singer “Jimmy Reed” back in 1959 the song “Take out some Insurance” was re-released as a “B” side to “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles on the 24th May 1964. They transformed the Blues style…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
Categories: Travel
The Abbey Mills pumping Station in London is one of the most architecturally beautiful looking buildings in the capital. When you consider that its primary purpose was to remove the backed up waste in the antiquated sewer pipes that served…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
Categories: Technology
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 sets out what an employer is required to do, under law, to keep employees and the workplace a safe environment. While some elements of the Act are mandatory, others are for guidance…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
Categories: Home
Whilst many of us have all been stuck at home for the last few months, we may have come to the realisation that we just don’t have enough room in our home! If your family and all the belongings are…
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
When you need a plumber in an emergency it can be tempting to find the first name that you come across and call them. However there are a few things that you will want to look out for on their…
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
Since the end of the Stone age we have been using metal. In fact, two ages of human establishment and development are named after it, namely the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. This is where humans begin to use…
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
Going back to work is the ideal chance to take a look at the office and think about what you might like to change. Old computers, threadbare furniture and cluttered areas can all be easily overlooked, but a clear out…
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Posted on: June 3, 2020
Categories: Fashion
Buying presents for people is difficult at the best of times. At least if you’ve got a fashion conscious individual you’ve got something of a head start on what you can choose for them. Here are a few suggestions for…
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
Categories: Uncategorised
How does the electricity in your home become generated? Electricity comes to our home via the national grid. This is the pylons that you see set around the countryside bringing the power to terminals in your local area that then…
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Categories: Finance
There are several reasons to invest in a new garage door. Most homeowners install them because they do the job of keeping the internal garage space protected from the elements. If you do not invest in a new door then…
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Categories: Lifestyle
Receptionists are key members of staff in many businesses. They are often the first people that a visitor will come into contact with. In the past receptionists would have been solely tasked with signing people into a building and notifying…
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