Highgate Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Highgate, London, England. The cemetery is divided into two parts, the East and West cemetery, with the West cemetery being the more famous of the two. The cemetery was opened in 1839 and quickly became one of the most popular burial grounds in London. It was designed … Continue reading Highgate Cemetery
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Woodstock Summer of Love
Woodstock was a music festival that took place on August 15–18, 1969, in Bethel, New York. The festival was held on a 600-acre dairy farm and was billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music." It featured some of the most famous and iconic musicians of the time, including Jimi Hendrix, The … Continue reading Woodstock Summer of Love
Detectorist Finds Haul of Artefacts
Metal detectorists, it’s fair to say, have had a good lockdown. Last month it emerged that amateur treasure hunters had unearthed dozens of rare finds in their back gardens while restrictions kept them at home. Now a detectorist in the Scottish Borders has uncovered a haul of bronze age artefacts – including a complete horse harness and preserved … Continue reading Detectorist Finds Haul of Artefacts