Tudor of the Month: James V of Scotland
Together with Tudor Times we bring you a profile on a different prominent figure from the Tudor era every month. This month, Melita Thomas explores the history of James V of Scotland, who became...
Princess Charlotte’s official christening pictures
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released these gorgeous photographs of the princess's big day.
These stunning official images from Princess Charlotte’s christening have been made public.
The photographs were taken by Mario Testino, Princess...
The Battle of Britain remembered
Today marks the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain – one the Second World War's most significant turning points.
Blitz spirit – a calm, dignified response in the face of extreme adversity...
Britain’s most romantic castle up for sale
With a heart-shaped lake and fairytale turrets, Grade II listed Compton Castle in Somerset is up for grabs for £20 million.
A rare opportunity for would-be wooers to snap up a home perfect for romance...
10 beautiful photos of the Lake District
What could be more romantic than an escape to the Lake District, the place that inspired both Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter? Here are some gorgeous images to inspire you.
At 885 square miles, the Lake...
Royal Family attend Princess Charlotte’s christening
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walked to church with their new daughter and her brother, Prince George
The Royal Family came out in force at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk,...
Step into another era at London’s Savoy hotel
London’s Savoy is rightly considered to be one of the best hotels in the capital and its Art Deco interiors, fused with impeccable service, make a visit here an unforgettable experience.
If you want a...
Let them eat cake… with their afternoon tea
Standing on the corner of one of Belgravia’s many pretty squares in west London is the Pont St restaurant, which offers the ultimate in afternoon tea opulence, inspired by Marie Antoinette.
It’s a phrase often...
REVIEW: The Old Swan and Minster Mill
This 600-year-old inn, tucked away in a small Cotswolds village on the River Windrush, offers a truly astonishing range of guest spaces, rooms and facilities within its centuries-old walls.
At first glance the Old Swan...
Go whisky tasting in London’s Soho
London’s oldest whisky shop now has a coppertop bar where you can try some of its 250 whiskies before you buy, and a speakeasy bar, called The Vault.
Milroy’s of Soho is something of a...
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