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The Return of the Queen of Shops? 🏬 Britain’s high streets have been struggling, but there's hope on the horizon! Our latest blog explores Labour's 5-point plan to revitalise high streets and the potential involvement of Mary Portas, the "Queen of Shops." 🌟 Discover insights from local retailers, the impact of arts and culture, and innovative ideas for the future of high streets. Can creativity and collaboration breathe new life into our towns? Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/edYQESiR #HighStreetRevival #MaryPortas #BusinessCommunity #smallbusiness #businesshub #localbusiness

By 200 AD, the Etruscans were using gold and other materials to create crowns and bridges. Gold crowns and “veneers” were placed on teeth both as a treatment for tooth decay and as a way to display wealth and luxury. https://lnkd.in/dQYEy3cS. When did people start wearing crowns? At least as early as the Old Kingdom (2675–2170 b.c.e.), kings wore nine different crowns. These crowns probably represented different aspects of the king's office. Similar crowns appeared in the coronation of Hatshepsut (1478–1458 b.c.e.) and of Ptolemy V (209–180 b.c.e.). https://lnkd.in/dqud4ZN2.). Does the Crown have any power? The monarch takes little direct part in government. The authority to use the sovereign's formal powers is almost all delegated, either by statute or by convention, to ministers or officers of the Crown, or other public bodies" do you remember I posted about hats and this accessory was part of the definition of social level? What about the crown is the crown a symbol of power?

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Another feature in The Times 📰 The Old Rectory, located in Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, has been featured in the article, "The 20 Most Valuable House Names" 🏡 "The Old Rectory was the second most expensive name, with an average selling price of £1.3 million and half of all sales in seven figures." We've seen many historic, grand property names here at Michael Graham, and "The Old Rectory" certainly seems to be one of the most common. But whatever the name, we're always pleased to see our properties featured in the media! Read the full article > https://ow.ly/nHFg50QVwga #Property #PropertyNames #TheOldRectory

Want to improve your home with a return on investment in mind? Here are a few exterior home improvements to consider. 🛠️ Erin Ahreum Lee O: (416) 203-8838 E: erinahreum.lee@c21.ca W: erinahreum-lee.c21.ca 501 Queen St W. #200, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4

This map is designed as a guild hall for clerics, knights, or simple adventurers like you and I! It's an old battle map, but a goodie. Download the Hallowed Hall battle map: https://lnkd.in/dvUkZE6B #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #fantasyart

More of this! Thought-provoking, engaging, community centered, and a key dialogue that needs to happen across the U.S. " Addressing contemporary housing challenges faced by Santa Monica and the region, the exhibition further explores affordable housing, support systems for those experiencing homelessness, equity and inclusion, and the importance of historic preservation in maintaining the city’s cultural identity." https://lnkd.in/eQ4b-mPq

Funding Boost for Blackwood Miners Institute A popular visitor attraction in Blackwood town centre has received a funding boost from the Arts Council for Wales. https://lnkd.in/ddQS2ZXt #blackwoodminersinstitute #artscouncilwales

Funding Boost for Blackwood Miners Institute A popular visitor attraction in Blackwood town centre has received a funding boost from the Arts Council for Wales. https://lnkd.in/dpCpgnqb #blackwoodminersinstitute #artscouncilwales