Elizabethan London: Royals and rogues
From taverns and playhouses to markets and slums, what was London really like in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I?
Words by Neil Jones
Elizabethan London
A French visitor to England in 1578 waxed lyrical that “rumour...
West Penwith: Cornish myths and legends
West Penwith at Cornwall’s southwestern tip is a little land apart, with a landscape of craggy cliffs and windswept moors that swirl with Cornish myths and legends
Words by Elizabeth Dale
Cornish myths and legends in...
Ashdown Forest: In Winnie-the-Pooh’s footsteps
Magical Ashdown Forest was the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh books. A century on, it is as enchanting as ever...
Words by Natasha Foges
Who wrote Winnie-the-Pooh?
The stories of Winnie-the-Pooh, the bumbling “Bear of Very Little...
Pitchford Hall: A day in the life of a historic home
James and his wife Rowena Nason returned to the beautiful Tudor Pitchford Hall in Shropshire where she grew up, 25 years after it was sold and fell into neglect. They are now restoring it...
Ceremonial events in London: From Changing the Guard to the State Opening of Parliament
From the world-famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace to quirky traditions at the Tower of London, there is a spectacular calendar of ceremonial events in London. But what does this symbol-laden pageantry...
10 facts about St George’s Day
How did a man born in Cappadocia in AD 270 become the patron saint of England? Here are 10 fantastic facts about St George’s Day.
The May/June 2024 issue of BRITAIN is here!
Welcome to the May/June 2024 issue of BRITAIN! Here's what to expect from the new issue...
Looking for some inspiration for your summer travels in Britain? We’ve travelled to the furthest reaches of the British...
The best things to do in Brighton
Once the seaside retreat of London’s high society, this colourful, artistic and eccentric city is a jewel on Britain’s south coast. Here's our guide to the best things to do in Brighton...
Words by Henrietta...
Speyside whisky distilleries: On the whisky trail
Home to more distilleries than any other part of Scotland, we go on the Speyside whisky trail to learn more about this distinctive spirit
Words by Emma Gibbs
Why is Speyside whisky so renowned?
Wedged between the...
The Channel Islands: Jersey, Story of an island
A unique blend of English and French influences, fascinating Jersey, in the Channel Islands is a delight for history buffs
Words Natasha Foges
What are the Channel Islands?
Tucked into the Bay of Saint-Malo, the Channel Islands...
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