Once upon a time, beside a lonely bus stop in a far corner of Dorset, there dwelt a poor, denuded bronze plaque. Whether it was from the acid effects of passing traffic, or from well-meaning attempts to polish the once-proud memorial, no-one knew. But its colours were all gone, and its surface looked raw and sad. ...
On 17th November 2018 villagers in Perranwell Station in Cornwall welcomed a visit from a perfect replica 19th-century post-chaise carriage. The bright yellow period carriage, pulled by two horses with a postillion rider, carried Midshipman Ben Cunningham from RN College Dartmouth and actor Tom Blyth, playing the part of Lt John...
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