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 empire-line gowns,...
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 at...
Shrove Tuesday: the history of Pancake Day
Initially a feast to celebrate the arrival of spring, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is still one of the most indulgent days of the year
As with most European Christian traditions, Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, started...
Top 10 spring gardens in Britain
The days are get longer and winter is starting to fade and flowers come into bloom, so we’ve select the top 10 spring gardens around the UK for you to visit.
Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War: Part I
We look back at the tumultuous events that led to the English Civil War, setting the scene for Oliver Cromwell's rise to power
On January 4, 1642 King Charles I took his armed guards and burst...
Jane Austen’s Hampshire
Jane Austen's timeless charm lives on even in 2023, with fans all over the globe. We visited the novelist’s home village and discovered her much-loved local haunts
By Monica Woods
A lofty lime tree marks the spot...
Top 10 TV and film locations in Britain
Country homes and rugged landscapes make the perfect settings for our favourite TV series and films. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, marvel at the wonder of Britain on the silver screen. Here...
Romantic retreats in Britain
These romantic retreats are the perfect way to celebrate Valentines Day. Whether you are drawn to sand and surf, to lake or mountain, to elegant city or pastoral idyll, the perfect romantic destination awaits
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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.
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...
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