Legendary Scottish actor John Cairney who became synonymous with Robert Burns has died aged 93. Not only was he an iconic actor of stage, TV and film he was also a prolific writer, lecturer, raconteur and in later life a talented artist.He had a long and varied career. Author of .
A UNIQUE postal history archive showcasing the Lake District’s rich heritage from the Edwardian era to the mid-20th century is coming up for auction. From Sir Malcom Campbell’s Blue Bird K4 on Coniston Water and the Miss England II disaster on Lake Windermere to closed railway lines, defunct stations and tram depot, the transport section alone is a historical treasure trove. The carefully catalogued collection of 4,500 postcards also includes records of day-to-day working practices from bygone Cumbria to evocative images of the Lake District. They feature in Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ Stamps & Postal History Sale on Thursday, May 13, starting at 9.30am and broadcast online live from The Lichfield Auction Centre. The auction also includes some of the UK’s most coveted stamps.