The following links may be of interest to you.
Ale & Beer, originally sweetened with honey before hops arrived in the 15th century, ale was a clean drink and a vital source of calories. Brewed using wood fires hornbeam became a favorite wood of the early brewers and has lent it's name to the Hornbeam Brewery in Denton. For expert information about the history of beer togerther with a wealth of technical knowledge regarding the 'chemistry' of brewing contact Kevin Rothwell, head brewer at www.hornbeambrewery.com
Cadw is the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government. 'Cadw' (pronounced cad-oo) is a Welsh word meaning 'to keep'. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
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Cadw yw gwasanaeth amgylchedd hanesyddol Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru.
The history of medicine is a journey through pain relief and opiates have always played there part. 21st century drugs are common place but as we know drug abuse can be fatal. For sensible information visit www.saynotodrugs.org.uk
Heraldry is almost 900 years old and now your family's Coat of Arms or your school's logo can be sandblasted, in full colour, on a mirror or glass door panel by a skilled craftsman at a Tameside firm. www.fineartglassandmirrors.co.uk
At 'Step Back' we have over 20 years experience handling weapons and firearms, both real and replica. We know the damage they can do and never try to 'glamorize' them. If you are concerned about knives or knife crime visit www.gameover4knives.com
Examples of medieval Misericord carvings from Abbeys and Cathedrals throughout England can be seen at www.oakappledesigns.co.uk . Philip Youle uses 21st century technology to reproduce medieval masterpieces carved over 700 years ago. Absolutely fantastic.
For information on the famous Saddleworth Rushcart visit www.themorrisring.org/more/Burton/index.html The children's version of the rushcarts were called skedlock carts.