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Inspiring Historical Examples Of Wrought Iron Around Britain

There are many magnificent surviving examples of wrought ironwork to enjoy today. Here are just a few beautiful pieces of decorative metal work in ...

How long should a weathervane last?

The evolution of the internet over the past 20 years has completely changed how we shop. Much of the time, we no longer go into a shop, look at or ...

4 Inspirational British Wildlife Artists

If you are interested in commissioning a bespoke weathervane and need some inspiration, here’s a look at the work of some of Britain's great wildli...

Horse Weathervanes in Hawick

The countryside around Hawick is ideal for horseriding with old drove roads, ancient roman roads, plus acres of woodland, lochs and rivers make for...

Unusual Weathervanes

A bear driving a vintage sports car weathervane? Why not? I've actually just photoshopped this image to illustrate the point that we can create wea...

Fascinating Facts About Britain’s Birds Of Prey

Britain is home to 15 species of raptor, more commonly known as birds of prey. Here are a few fascinating facts about these awesome and beautiful c...

Iron Wedding Anniversary Gifts

So it's not a big one like Gold or Silver, but did you know that 6th wedding anniversary gifts are traditionally made from Iron? It's such a useful...

A Top Father’s Day Gift Idea For The Dad Who Has Everything

Father’s Day comes around on the third Sunday in June, which this year will be the 18th of the month. Some Dads can really be a tricky present buyi...

How The Iron Age Changed The Face Of Britain

The Iron Age in Britain began around 800 BC and lasted until the Roman invasion of AD43, and it had a transformative effect on the way that populat...

Tips To Add Interest To Your Garden

It’s the season when we are spending more time outdoors. If you feel that your garden is lacking in interest, here are some ideas to help create a ...

How to read a Wind Vane

In short, you can read a weathervane by looking at where the arrow is pointing. The Swallows weathervane below is pointing to the North-East, meani...

Swallows Swinging Sign

It seemed very appropriate that as I was packaging this Swallows swinging sign, David & the twins shouted me outside as two swallows had just f...