Dolly Mixtures

Through the centuries children have loved to play with dolls. For the most part, it’s the dressing up aspect of doll care that has been a favourite pastime: whether it …

Black and white photograph of The Kings Head, Oakham with pub landlord Frederick Needham and his wide Annie standing outside

Time Gentlemen Please!!

One of the many economic casualties of the pandemic has been the threatened closure of local pubs. Life for landlords and landladies has been particularly uncertain.  Many have coped by …