How Much is Money Actually Worth?
By Justine Watkins on October 10, 20140Money plays a big part in our lives. We all work hard for it and seem to spend it…
9 of the Weirdest Trophies You’ve Ever Seen
By Justine Watkins on October 10, 2014Err...thanks? is the only thing you'd have to say if you were awarded one of these weird...
5 Examples Historic Fashionable Neckwear
By Justine Watkins on August 8, 2014A shiny, hard-won award medal and a classy bow tie may be enough neck wear for any...
6 Awkward Awards You Wouldn’t Want to Win
By Justine Watkins on July 14, 2014Sometimes trophies and Awards medals are something to cheer and commemorate. But sometimes, they're best kept...
11 Ridiculous British Laws
By Justine Watkins on July 14, 2014Where British Law is concerned, we all know our stuff right? Maybe not, when we take a closer look...
Cup of Tea: A ‘Potted’ History of the British Cuppa
By Justine Watkins on June 6, 2014A cuppa, char, Rosy Lee, a brew, whatever you...
8 British Institutions Who Turned Down Honours from The Queen
By Justine Watkins on May 28, 2014We're not used to winners turning down our bespoke medals here at UK Medals, but there are...
History Through a Lens: 4 Famous British Monocle Wearers
By Justine Watkins on May 13, 2014Ah! The monocle! Long associated with old-fashioned British toffs and a stiff upper lip, you may be surprised to…
6 Weird British Public School Traditions
By Justine Watkins on April 22, 2014Whether they’re being awarded with school medals, wearing preposterous top hats or engaging in arcane sporting activities, the prestigious…
11 War Hero Animals Awarded Medals
By Justine Watkins on April 15, 2014Over the past century, hundreds of two- and four-legged heroes have been awarded recognition for their gallantry. Today we’re…
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