Category: Britain

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is one of the greatest and oldest of the medievial castles in England. It is a fort in South Wales that was originally constructed in the thirteenth century as part of an endeavor to conquer Glamorgan.  The building is encircled by a number of extensive artificial lakes.  The grounds of the castle occupy thirty acres.   This stone palace, surrounded by a series […]

Most Popular British Toys Over the Past Ten Years

  When Woolworths turned 100 years old last year it also listed the most popular toys in Britain throughout all of that time.  In the number one spot was the Kewpie Dolls. Many versions of this doll existed from 1909 onwards.  This doll was naked with outstretched hands and plastic hair that had a little point at the top.  It was based on a popular […]