What is Flax Seed?

Flax seed is a grain which has been included in the human diet for many thousands of years. In fact, many Babylonian burial chambers are adorned with images of flax being cultivated and many depict the various uses of flax…

Preparing for Coast to Coast Walks

The Coast to Coast walk was envisioned by the late great Alfred Wainwright. It is a 190 mile continuous walking route which stretches all the way from St Bees, in Cumbria, on the West Coast to Robin Hoods Bay on…

Converse Shoes As Popular as Ever

Converse shoes have been around, in one form or another, for over 100 years now. The company was founded in 1908 by Marcus Mills Converse. From the very start their footwear was made from men, women and children.