In June 1919, navigator Arthur Brown, this black cat toy called Twinkletoes, and pilot John Alcock made the first nonstop Atlantic flight. Twinkletoes rode in Arthur’s Jacket. Both men had served in the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. You can see him in RAF Cosford Museum.

Leaving empty shells on the beach. And a bunch of hermit crabs immediately upgrade their homes. [📹 maketheswitch4nature_]

Our cities erode quietly. Beauty has been chased out of the everyday. Bring it back.

James Hamilton Speirs Military Medal Cameron Highlanders Killed 20th August 1917 Belgium Footballer Annandale, Maryhill, Glasgow Rangers, Clyde, Bradford City, (FA Cup winner 1911), Leeds Scottish international

Bee-shaped fibula (brooch); Culture: Roman; Date: Roman period, undated; Collection: Museo de Cádiz (Spain).

Art Deco Teapot

I love Pearl’s orange eyes against her slate grey feathers. #Pigeons

Every headstone tells a story... this one stopped me in my tracks today. What a soldier this man must have been. Respect.

US photographer Margaret Bourke-White, Wind Tunnel Construction, Fort Peck Dam, Montana 1936 #WomensArt

The Puss-and-Mew machine, created by Captain Dudley Bradstreet in 1736, is considered the first vending machine for alcohol. Coins were placed in the cat’s mouth and the drink poured from its paw. 🐈🍸

New mega #archaeology #adventure starting this Saturday 8.10pm #Channel4 then globally - please do come along for #history #travel #mystery - all in #LostWorlds

Photo shooting tactics leaf autumn

Turtle group, small sculpture; Culture: Japanese, Edo period; place of origin: Japan; early to mid–19th century AD; artist: Ryōichi (or Yoshikazu).

Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic

The Man Who Planted Trees by Kit Boyd

New #archaeology #adventure explores who actually built the #ancient #wonder #Petra - #history #IndianaJones fans this one is for you! Series starts 8.10pm #Channel4 - enjoy! X

🍫 At 92 years old, the man behind Scotland’s beloved Tunnock’s teacakes and caramel wafers has just been honoured by the Royal Navy ⛴️ Sir Boyd Tunnock received a lifetime achievement award for 60+ yrs of sailing and his support for lifeboat charities ⬇️ He says it’s an honour

The boar was a symbol of Richard III who died #OTD in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth. Badges like this one from Stillingfleet, North Yorkshire, were worn by his household & followers. It was declared Treasure & acquired by the Yorkshire Museum #FindsFriday finds.org.uk/database/artef…

📍 Main de Massiges, Champagne Preserved WW1 battlefield where the scars of 1914–18 are still etched in the earth. Walking the same area of trenches that the 315e RI left, 109 years ago in mid-August 1916