The Great Exhibition of 1851 saw a dazzling variety of inventions shown to the public for the first time, from flushing toilets and waterproof watches to Samuel Colt’s Navy revolver.…
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The history of estate tweeds
Shooting can attract the flashier type: those who arrive by helicopter, who shoot with a Fabbri Titanium gun and wear £350 alpaca socks. But if you really want to impress…
The signet ring – why is it making a comeback?
When HM The King was crowned at Westminster Abbey, he had the Sovereign’s Ring placed on his right hand. It is a clunking bit of bling, the Union flag made…


