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Text on the reverse side: Azaleas stand for love and gentleness. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography dur...

Text on the reverse side:The camellia, popular among samurai, was a symbol of a noble death. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneer...

Text on the reverse side:Cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography dur...

Text on the reverse side:Chrysanthemums are the flower symbol of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of longevity. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929)...

Text on the reverse side:Peonies are a symbol of bravery, honour and good fortune. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work i...

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 pi...

Text on the reverse side:Lilies are often associated with rebirth and new beginnings. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering wor...

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 hi...

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 pi...

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 t...

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 hi...

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 w...

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 bake...

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

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

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

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 getti...

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 ...

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 tho...

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 scholar

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 Chap...

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

Text on the reverse side:An auction of Charles Dickens’s belongings took place on 10th August 1870, just two months after his death. Held at Gad’s ...

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 num...

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 an...

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

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 win...

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 simplicit...