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King George VI Newspaper Dissection

Posted on February 24, 2022August 13, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

The 2022 King George VI Tribute Gold Sovereign range has now reached a complete sell out. A massive congratulations to all of those clients who have managed to secure such a fantastic series of sovereign coins.

Alongside these beautiful sovereigns, we have sent our clients an 8pp replica newspaper from the Daily Graphic, dated the 7th February 1952; the day after King George VI’s sad passing. Here, we will be dissecting the content from the newspaper and looking at his life in the eyes of his people.

The House of Windsor – Edward VIII

Posted on February 17, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Edward VIII was king for less than a year before he stepped down to marry an American divorcee, making him the only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily.

During this instalment of our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Edward VIII.

A Short History of the Halfcrown

Posted on October 15, 2021October 7, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, the halfcrown has nearly a five-hundred-year history. It ceased to be legal tender on 1st January 1970 in preparation for “Decimal Day” in Britain, which happened the following year. It was equivalent to one-eighth of a pound, or two shillings and sixpence.

Here, we take a brief look back at the history of one of Britain’s last pre-decimal coins.

Queen Victoria – Greatest Achievements

Posted on October 4, 2021October 2, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Britain’s second longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria, was on the throne for over 63 years, until her death on 22nd January 1901. She was the first British monarch to take up residence in Buckingham Palace, following the strict childhood that she had experienced growing up in Kensington Palace.

In the second blog of our “Greatest Achievements” series, we take a look at some of the achievements that she is most known for.

A Brief History Of The Farthing

Posted on September 30, 2021September 2, 2024 by Sofia Soares

This year we are marking the 50th anniversary of decimalisation in Britain, or “Decimal Day” as it became known, by looking back at some of the most iconic British coins, which ceased to be minted following this momentous day for British coinage.

The farthing had actually stopped being minted fifteen years earlier in 1956, and it ceased to be legal tender in Britain on the 1st January 1961, but continued to be used in certain overseas territories until 1970. In recent memory, the farthing will be remembered for the little wren that adorned the reverse, and here, we take a brief look at its history.

The House of Windsor – Edward VII

Posted on September 23, 2021August 9, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India for just over nine years, and in that time, he proved to be a popular and cordial king. But Edward was not always in favour, particularly with his parents.

In the third blog in our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Queen Victoria’s eldest son, Edward VII.

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