history

Out on the high Pennine moors, I followed what at first looked like nothing more than a faint line through the heather. But as I walked, it became clear this wasn’t just a path — it was the ghost of one of Britain’s earliest railways. This is part of the old Stanhope & Tyne line, built in the...

n this 3 part series we explore the majestic Rampgill mine, via Scaleburn's horse whim and through the crosscut to Rampgill. We then travel down Rampgill as far as is currently accessible and then exit via Rampgill and Whiskey Bottle Junction. Hope you enjoy! Rampgill and Scaleburn were...

This may be of interest, London underground history. http://underground-history.co.uk

My dads friend has created a website all about Dovers history in world war 1 and 2, hes done a shit load of research getting the names of hundreds of soldiers, helping people trace back their family members who were involved in the war. He has funded the site himself and has fought off dover...