Happy 75th birthday to King Charles III
King Charles III turns 75 today.
Believe it or not, the little chap in the top photo is King Charles as a baby, sitting on his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's lap. Today, he turns 75...
The history of Cadbury’s chocolate: Britain’s sweet history unwrapped
Founded by kind-hearted Victorians, and the inspiration for one of Roald Dahl’s most famous books, how did Cadbury’s become Britain’s best-loved chocolate brand? We explore the history of Cadbury's chocolate here...
Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory...
The Chelsea Pensioners
The Chelsea Pensioners, in their scarlet coats and tricorne hats, are iconic symbols of London. We visit their historic home, the Royal Hospital, to meet some of the Chelsea Pensioners and hear their stories
Words...
Sir Christopher Wren: Life and legacy
Christopher Wren – astronomer, mathematician, physicist and inventor – is best known as the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of Britain’s most iconic buildings
Words: Neil Jones
Sir Christopher Wren's legacy
One evening in 1723 a...
Oliver Cromwell: Hero or villain?
Described by some as a sincere man of action, labelled a tyrannical dictator and traitor by others, Oliver Cromwell is admired and reviled in equal measure. We unearth the truth behind the fascinating story...
Burns Night: plan your own party
Burns Night, the annual celebration of the life of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns is just around the corner. Here is all you need to know to throw the finest of Scottish parties.
Winston Churchill remembered
To mark the anniversary of his death, we take a photographic tour through the life of our wartime prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill.
Winston Churchill died at his home in Hyde Park Gate on 24...
The beauty of Burns
Whisky is essential, haggis a must and bagpipes a bonus when Scotland celebrates the life of its favourite son, Robert Burns
If you’ve ever been invited to supper in Scotland on 25 January then you'll...
Burns Night trivia – how well do you ken Robbie Burns?
As the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet approaches, here is some Burns Night trivia to impress your friends with over haggis and whisky...
Burns Night trivia
According to some sources, Robert Burns was something of...
The Queen at Balmoral: Her Highland haven
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her beloved holiday home in the Highlands...
Words: Sally Coffey
When the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral, it passed slowly through the villages...
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