10 things William and Catherine fans should know
Prince William and Catherine are the world's most famous couple. We hunt down 10 facts you may not know about the young royals.
1. Family tree
Catherine is distantly related to Prince William – they are 12th...
20th century Britain
The 20th century encompasses some of the most momentous events in British history. From the extravagant Edwardians to two world wars and from an unrivalled Empire to Royal abdication, it has seen sacrifice, success,...
Theatre in London’s West End
Surrounded in scandal and suffused with celebrity, London’s West End is the largest theatre district in the world. From its origins in the 16th century to today’s bustling hub of commercialism and creativity, it...
Foodie getaway
The Wellington Arms in Hampshire is the perfect rural retreat for locals and Londoners alike
In the forthcoming issue of BRITAIN magazine we look at the wealth of wonderful places to visit that are within...
The return of Chez Gérard
An iconic brasserie brand that first launched opened in 1975, and had branches all over London has now been condensed into one slick, smart restaurant in the heart of the City of London.
Iconic Chez...
The View from The Shard
Whizz up to the 72nd floor of Western Europe’s tallest building for a knee-trembling but incredible perspective of London with The View from the Shard – now open to the public
The Shard appears like...
The Bank of England Museum – our top 10
Make sure you take time to spot our top 10 must-see highlights.
1. The Bank of England is home to a famous London ghost story, that of the Lady in Black, Sarah Whitehead. In 1812...
Visit the Bank of England
We take a tour of the Bank of England Museum and discover a treasure trove of fun and factual exhibits.
The imposing edifice of the Bank of England still dominates the City of London as...
BRITAIN meets The Savoy’s Head Butler
As calm as Lord Grantham's Carson and as unflappable as Bruce Wayne's Alfred, Sean Davoren's role at the world-famous Savoy hotel amalgamates a very formal British tradition with more than a touch of modern-day...
10 facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is famous for its royal spectaculars and soaring Gothic architecture, but there are many largely unknown – and sometimes rather strange – reasons for visiting the Abbey.
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