History

The rich tapestry of Britain’s history is full of fascinating characters, imposing castles and literary heroes. From the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the Battle of Britain, the Tudor period to the Victorian era, Shakespeare to Dickens, Britain has a unique heritage like no other. Much of this historical treasure trove has been preserved to inspire us today.

Sutton Hoo: the story behind Netflix’s new film The Dig

In a sleepy corner of Suffolk, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time took place WORDS: Richard Ginger A major new film from Netflix shines the spotlight on one of the greatest archaeological…

Portals to the past: The history of London’s blue plaques

Scattered across London in stately prominence and secret corners, the blue plaques scheme brings buildings to life Words: Jessica Tooze On a quiet Chelsea street between the River Thames and the bustling King’s Road, the odd…

Remember your ‘roots’ this Halloween

  Why not return to your ‘roots’ this Halloween and rediscover the humble turnip?

Balmoral Castle

Royal Deeside: Scotland’s Victorian Heritage Trail

Janice Hopper follows the Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to discover the land that Queen Victoria fell hopelessly in love with

Early evening over Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Edinburgh Castle history

Edinburgh Castle history: 900 years protecting Scotland’s capital

Scotland’s biggest attraction still stands proud above its capital city 900 years after its inception

Baroque Britain

From Blenheim to St Paul’s, the British Baroque movement gave us some of our most eye-catching buildings and interiors. We explore the legacy of this exciting era No visitor to Blenheim Palace in the Oxfordshire…

devonshire arms, bronte, yorkshire

Walk in the footsteps of Charlotte Brontë

To mark the bicentenary of birth of Charlotte Brontë, we bring you some of the cosy Yorkshire places she would have known and where you can now stay.

Britain’s top 20 stately homes

Whatever your idea of the perfect historic house – imposing architecture, beautiful interiors or glorious gardens – you’ll find it here. We peek through the (gilded) keyhole at 20 of the county’s finest manors, palaces…

Graeme Peacock. Courtesy of The Auckland Project

The Auckland Project

Bishop Auckland, a small Northeast town with big ambitions, is fast becoming a cultural hub Bishop Auckland, County Durham, was once the playground of the second most powerful man in England. Powerful men don’t usually…

Abbey in Bury St Edmunds. Credit: Visit Britain

History of Suffolk county’s architecture

The architecture of the county of Suffolk is a mix of colour and character, with timber-frame and flint, pargetting and thatched roofs, moats and chimney stacks By Jenny Woolf Scattered around the flinty-grey churches of…