January 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the world’s oldest underground railway system. We dig deep and uncover some of the Tube’s hidden secrets

Europe’s largest department store is known for its fantastic food halls, spectacular design and wide range of wares. But this amazing emporium all began with a humble cup of tea

This is the unfinished story of a city. Once the epicentre of one of the world’s greatest empires, it has been a capital longer, almost, than any other. This is the story of London

Martha Alexander attends the opening of Bourne & Hollingsworth’s newest offering. A uniquely designed and intimate basement bar, Rev JW Simpson focuses on high quality, classic cocktails and the best service in town Get ready…

In a southern corner of rural England the much-loved Cotswolds have remained sleepily unchanged for hundreds of years

Make like a superstar and check into Brighton’s most chic and spoiling hotel

Funfairs, oysters, vintage shops and regency palaces. Martha Alexander discovers the ultimate seaside city, Brighton

See the closing ceremony in style with a stay at one of London’s top hotels

There is always a new way to see an old favourite, as BRITAIN magazine’s editor discovered when she explored the New Forest’s extensive cycle routes

From a queen’s demand that forever changed the marathon, to the relocation of 2,000 east London newts