Glorious Georges: 300 years since reign of George I
This year marks 300 years since the first of the Hanoverian Kings, King George I, ascended to the throne and to celebrate Historic Royal Palaces will be hosting exhibitions at Kew, Hampton Court and...
BRITAIN’s top 10…remarkable Britons
The Royal Mail is releasing stamps commemorating 10 great Britons born 100 years ago.The Remarkable Lives stamps pay tribute to great achievers in the arts, economy, sport, science and military service.
Abram Games
Considered one of...
Top five ways to spend Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday in the UK is almost upon us, so if you are looking for inspiration on where to take your mother then look no further than our Mother's Day guide.
1. Book a spa...
BRITAIN’s top 10…buildings in London
London is home to some incredible feats of architecture, from the old to the new. We've chosen our top 10 London buildings – did yours make the cut?
'The Shard'
As the tallest building in Western...
BRITAIN’S photos of the week: serene Somerset
Spring, and now nearly summer, has sprung, which means short-break season. We look to the rolling hills of Somerset for inspiration.
Come with us as we take you on a photographic tour of Somerset, home...
BRITAIN: This week in history 11-17 March
This week has been an eventful one throughout history, with King James II landing in Ireland, and perhaps the most famous literary wedding of all time.
Each week BRITAIN magazine will bring you a round-up...
Celebrating Commonwealth Day
As the Queen and the Commonwealth celebrate Commonwealth Day today, we take a look at what it really means...
Commonwealth Day falls on the second Monday in March and has been celebrated since 1977.
The Queen...
BRITAIN’S photos of the week: Northern Ireland
Discover Northern Ireland's most beautiful places, including the Giant's Causeway and the Botanical Gardens in Belfast.
The land of St Patrick is a place of undeniable beauty where striking and incomprehensible rock formations jut out...
British prime ministers of the 20th century
Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the shortest time as leader? Read our timeline of British prime ministers of the 20th century for...
BRITAIN: This week in history 3-9 March
This week has been an eventful one throughout history, with a country ruled by two kings, and Henry VIII being denied divorce from his first wife.
Each week BRITAIN magazine will bring you a round-up...
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