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Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower symbolises the ability to rise and grow from any situation. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for h...

Text on the reverse side: The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his p...

Text on the reverse side: Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Press on, and keep on, because you never fail in life until you stop ...

Text on the reverse side: Initially, movie theatres were trying to appeal to a highbrow clientele, and so popcorn was not a welcome snack. However,...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is often regarded the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His work 'A Tale of Two Cities'...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a philantrophist who supported over 43 different charities throughout his life. Through h...

Text on the reverse side: The heart has been a symbol linked to our emotions since antiquity in the western world. Instead of the brain, the heart ...

Text on the reverse side: Created by Le Dolci bakery in Toronto, the most extravagant cupcake costs an eye-watering $900 (£540) for the bespoke bak...

Text on the reverse side: A large-scale study by the Reading Agency, showed the immense benefits of reading, including increased self-esteem, reduc...

Text on the reverse side: To see the light, key things that help: Meditate, sing, surround yourself with positive people, help others, accept that ...

Text on the reverse side: Some extraordinary research has found that couples who are in a romantic relationship, naturally synchronise their heart ...

Text on the reverse side: Book related expressions that you may not know: “Tsundoku” is a Japanese word meaning buying a load of books and not gett...

Text on the reverse side: The cathedral's library is home to the Cathedral Library which houses a collection of over 21,000 books and manuscripts d...

Text on the reverse side: We are all familiar with the expression “love makes life sweeter.” According to studies, it turns out that thinking of th...

Text on the reverse side: “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) Novelist and schol...

Text on the reverse side: Despite popular belief that macarons are French, the first macaron was made in Italy, introduced by the chef of Catherine...

Text on the reverse side: Publicity photo from Charlie Chaplin's 1921 movie "The Kid". Pictured are Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan. This was Cha...

Text on the reverse side: Written, produced, directed and starring Charlie Chaplin, this American silent comedy-drama film, was Chaplin's first ful...

Text on the reverse side: The Old Curiosity Shop, built in 1567, is thought to be the oldest shop in London. The shop still stands today despite n...

Text on the reverse side: Travelling can bring a variety of benefits to potentially find a new purpose, to discover a deeper appreciation of home a...

Text on the reverse side: Travelling builds confidence, keeps you young, makes you smarter, teaches tolerance, improves interpersonal skills, but i...

Text on the reverse side: The labelling of wine has been around for centuries. The tomb of King Tutankhamen, who died in 1352 BC, was laden with wi...

Text on the reverse side: Just to confirm, the definition of the word “best” according to the Oxford dictionary: “That which is the most excellent,...

Text on the reverse side: Zen rock gardens (karesansui “dry-mountain water” in Japanese), originated in medieval Japan. Renowned for their simplici...