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Much has been made of Netflix’s historical drama The Crown which charts the reign of Britain’s monarch, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It has been hailed and attacked for its historical accuracy and inaccuracy alike. Yet there is no denying its popularity with viewers around the world. This makes it an influential piece of TV
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It has now been a week since the symbolic events of 7th June when Black Lives Matter protesters pulled down the statue of Edward Colston from its pedestal in Bristol’s city centre and dropped it in the harbour to lie in a watery grave. Colston’s statue has since been retrieved and plans are being made
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On 25th May 2020, an African-American citizen of Minneapolis was killed by police during his arrest for allegedly using counterfeit money to buy cigarettes. He died after a white police officer knelt on his neck and back for over eight minutes. His death has sparked various international Black Lives Matter protests, with calls for action
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The Culture and History of Somerset in a few words… Deep in the heart of Somerset lies the ancient city of Wells. Often described as ‘England’s smallest city’, it is a place where town and country meet in harmony. Situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills and surrounded by the beauty of Somerset’s
