King Edward I: The warrior king
From Flower of Chivalry to Hammer of the Scots, King Edward I had more nicknames than any other monarch, but how did he measure up to them?
Words by Neil Jones
The medieval chronicler Peter Langtoft,...
Windermere and Grasmere: Romancing the Lake District
We follow a literary trail around Windermere and Grasmere, jewels in the crown of the magnificent Lake District
There’s something about the Lake District – something that sparks the imagination and soothes the soul. A...
William Morris at Kelmscott Manor: Life’s rich tapestry
William Morris's idyllic Cotswold retreat has reopened after a three-year renovation. We step inside to uncover the stories and scandals of Kelmscott Manor
Words by Henrietta Easton
A sunny day in June was the ideal time...
6 things to do in Bristol this summer
Bristol is a charming city, brimming with culture, history and stunning architecture. This part of the South West is well worth a visit at any time of the year, but if you find yourself...
Platinum Jubilee 2022: the Queen’s jewellery to go on display
As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, incredible jewellery from the Queen's personal collection will go on display at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
As each palace celebrates this year's Platinum...
Visit No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
Visit the only dressed Georgian house, No. 1 Royal Crescent, in the historic city of Bath
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No. 1 Royal Crescent is a magnificently restored townhouse museum where you can explore fashionable life in 18th-century...
Win a royal stay in Edinburgh
Enter our competition for your chance to win a private tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia and a stay on board Britannia’s sister ship, Fingal
Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty The Queen’s...
10 facts about the Crown Jewels
With the coronation count down now on, we have compiled a list of 10 surprising facts about the Crown Jewels...
Anna Keay – author of The Crown Jewels – reveals her 10 favourite facts about...
Top 10 historic pubs in London
With over 3,500 pubs still pouring pints in the capital, here’s our top 10 historic pubs in London to help define your trundle down Tippling Street…
1. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Rebuilt after The Great Fire...
The story of the Royal Albert Hall
Prince Albert’s huge domed red-brick amphitheatre celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021. We look at the history of London's most atmospheric concert venue
On 20 May 1867, Queen Victoria, dressed entirely in black, laid the...
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