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Honiton Hot Pennies - Photo: copyright Honiton Town Council

The quirky tradition of hot pennies in Honiton

What does a town crier, a decorated pole, a glove, and some warmed up coins have in common?  Give up?  The answer is Honiton’s Hot Pennies Day…

Honiton Hot Pennies - Photo: copyright Honiton Town Council

The quirky tradition of hot pennies in Honiton

What does a Town Cryer, a decorated pole, a glove, and some warmed up coins have in common? Give up? The answer is Honiton’s Hot Pennies Day…

Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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