Perched atop a penny farthing while playing classical guitar, Simon Weir is something of a local celebrity in Canberra — and now he's preparing to compete at the National Penny Farthing Championships.

His mode of transport is a penny farthing bicycle. The device was popular in the late ... It was soon made obsolete by the safer and more modern style of bicycle, although the romance surrounding this ...

This cosy Vale of Glamorgan country pub is a brilliant spot for a romantic yet relaxed meal. Tom Watts-Jones, the chef-owner, ...

At that time, a half crown made for a sizable gift: eight of them made up one pound. The half crown was a coin in our old ...

For example, the penny-farthing had a big wheel at the front ... But they were very different from modern railways and were just used for transporting things over a short distance.

In the heart of Victorville, California, there’s a little slice of Americana that’s been preserving the spirit of the Mother ...

Head to Backyard in Stowe, where locals and visitors alike rave about their perfectly grilled patties and bold flavors. Now, let’s be clear: Vermont is known for many things – maple syrup, Ben & Jerry ...

Greg had a dream that he built the world’s fastest penny farthing out of a superbike, and decided to make that dream a reality through careful engineering, less-careful error correcting based on ...