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London street names: What do they really mean?
London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples… Words by Felicity Day Stand in almost any spot in central London and you…
Smuggling in Cornwall: On the smugglers’ trail
Steeped in smuggling lore, Cornwall’s hidden coves and tucked-away villages made ideal hideouts for the thriving trade. Here, we take a trip back in time to when smuggling in Cornwall was rife… Words by Elizabeth…
The Cary Arms Hotel and Spa: Review
In a picturesque spot on the English Riviera, the Cary Arms Hotel and Spa is nothing less than idyllic, and its tranquil spa, beach hut suites and proximity to bustling Torquay, are just the icing…
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023. Here we reflect on some of the highlights from a truly spectacular royal weekend… The Coronation of King Charles…
The King’s coronation 2023: Everything you need to know
The King’s Coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Here’s our guide to all the coronation celebration events happening over the next few weeks… When is the King’s coronation? King Charles…
Georgian fashion: Undressing the Georgians
From wigs to petticoats, what can Georgian fashion tell us about the period and its people? Words by Felicity Day What was Georgian fashion? From towering, feather-topped wigs and embroidered frock-coats to ribbon-tied bonnets and…
Lindisfarne: A history of Holy Island
Once the holiest site in Anglo-Saxon England, the beautiful tidal island of Lindisfarne is a haven for historians Driving over the Lindisfarne causeway from the English mainland is one of the most memorable experiences you…
Shakespeare’s first folio
400 years after the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio, we look back on the Bard’s remarkable legacy Words by Neil Jones What is Shakespeare’s First Folio? Four hundred years ago, in 1623, a book appeared…
Hever Castle: Castle of queens
Hever Castle has long been associated with Anne Boleyn, but fascinating new findings reveal how another of Henry VIII’s queens made her mark Words by Sandra Lawrence Back in those golden, pre-pandemic days, the team…
Crown Jewels of England: The etiquette of what to wear
Royal crowns, robes and ceremonial regalia have been kept at the Tower of London for more than 600 years. Do you know what items of the Crown Jewels of England should be used when?