WHERE ARE WELLIES FROM?

The Welly made its first appearance in 1817. At this time men’s fashion was going through significant changes as gentlemen swapped their knee breeches in favour of trousers. This, however, led to a problem finding comfortable footwear. The previously popular Hessian boot, worn with breeches was styled with a curvy turned-down top and heavy metallic braid – totally unsuitable for wearing under trousers.

To this end, Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington instructed his shoemaker, Hoby of St. James Street London, to modify this 18th century boot.  They designed a new boot in soft calfskin leather, removed the trim and made the cut closer around the leg. It was hard wearing for battle, yet comfortable for wearing in the evening. The Iron Duke didn’t know Read more

Top tips from solicitor for a Tenants when renting a property from a Landlord

Top tips from solicitor for a Tenants

According to solicitor there are many points a tenant should consider before taking a tenancy some of which are listed below:

What length tenancy is being offered is the first question you should ask according to solicitor? 6 months/1 year and what are the renewal options at the end of the fixed term?   If the landlord has an agent it may be that if the tenancy is renewed the agent will require a new tenancy to be signed up and will require payment of an admin/renewal fee from the tenant.

Also if the landlord has an agent there are likely to be regular inspections by the agent –solicitor said you should enquire as to how often these are to be Read more

Solar Power-Advantages and Disadvantages

There are many advantages worth considering when it comes to solar energy and everything that it offers. There are many advantages that solar energy has over oil energy. Not only does solar energy benefit your pocketbook, but it also benefits the environment as well. However, there are two sides to everything, and there is a list of solar power disadvantages to accompany the list of advantages.

Advantage: Solar technology is currently improving in leaps and bounds. Across the world, and particularly in Europe, savvy clean technology researchers are making enormous Read more

A Useful Guide To Caravan Insurance Happiness

Guide To Caravan Insurance Happiness

Caravan Insurance is important because with a caravan, either new or second hand, is a major investment and one that you will want to fully protect.

Around 1,200 caravans were stolen in the UK last year and it is shocking figures such as this that remind us just how important is it to have the right caravan insurance in place.

On our forums you will find a great deal of useful advice about caravan insurance and also stories of caravan insurance pitfalls and problems.

We’ve taken some of the most useful information submitted by our members to create this guide and we hope it will help you when Read more

Paint Protection Kits For Road Cars

Paint Protection Film (PPF) AKA Clear Bra is a thermoplastic urethane film that is applied to the leading painted surfaces of a new or used car in order to protect the paint from stone chips, bug splatter (love bugs) and minor abrasions. This film is also used on Read more

4×4 Off Road Driving

Using 4×4 vehicles, and experienced instructors we put you through a 4×4 course that could help you in real life. We don’t just show you how to negotiate hills, hollows and mud, but more importantly, how to read the terrain and pick the most suitable route in your 4×4. So that in real life if you had to go cross-country you would have a good idea of how to do it safely and (hopefully) without getting stuck. Did we say stuck? Yes. Stuck!

On our 4×4 off-road courses you really can get stuck if you pick the wrong route or don’t drive it correctly. That’s why we have Read more

There’s No Such Thing As Localised Fire use a fire suppression system

Fire Suppression System

Fire suppression system could help in a fire because there’s no such thing as a localised fire. Because fire means smoke and smoke simply gets into every nook and cranny. Often, in small fires, smoke damage is much more severe than Read more

When It’s Time to Leave a Relationship

You’ve given it your all. You’ve even tried counselling. You’re considering leaving the relationship and even though things still aren’t working right, you’re not sure if leaving the relationship is the best thing to do. We talk about when to leave a relationship in this article so you can decide for yourself if leaving the relationship you are in is right for you.

Talking with your partner about your hopes and fears concerning your relationship can help you establish where you stand. Knowing how they really feel about you and what they want can show you if you have similar aims, or whether you are Read more

What Should You Get As A Christening Gift

It is usually a sign that you are held in high regard if you have been invited to the christening of a friend or family member’s baby. Christenings are an important life event and it’s appropriate to arrange a christening gift for the parents who have invited you.

Deciding on appropriate christening gifts can be quite difficult, especially if this is the first time you have attended a christening for some time or if you have not attended a christening event in Read more

Judge calls for jail sentence for dangerous driving

A Bradford judge has called for the introduction of a ‘three strikes and you’re out’ policy that would send dangerous driving straight to prison after committing the same offence three times.

Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC made these proposals after he heard the case of James Mellor, 25, who had been caught dangerous driving for the fifth time. The judge remanded the offender in custody for one week while he decided whether to give the man a community sentence or to send him to Read more