King Charles I: Why was he beheaded?
King Charles I's belief that he could rule without parliament led to the outbreak of the English Civil War. Here, we take a closer look at why he was beheaded...
King Charles I made a...
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...
10 of the greatest Queens of England
From ferocious Boudica to ‘Good Queen Bess’ and Queen Elizabeth II, author Elizabeth Norton discusses the 10 greatest queens of England
Over the past 2,000 years, nearly 80 women have sat on the royal throne...
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...
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...
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...
Britain’s best stately homes
We’ve toured the British Isles to bring you 25 of our most magnificent manor houses and stately homes - each with their own story to tell.
Warrior queens of England
Medieval history was dominated by warrior kings, but there have been many powerful warrior queens too, whose tales of courage and daring are all the more remarkable given the times in which they lived
Words...
King Charles III’s homes: Royal residences
From grand palaces to country cottages, these are King Charles III's homes across the country
Words: Sandra Lawrence
King Charles III's homes: Buckingham Palace
In September 2022, the United Kingdom was rocked by the passing of its...
BRITAIN’s New Years Resolutions
This year, we’ve taken some inspiration from some famous figures from British history when it comes to planning our new years resolutions...
Live a healthier life
Although the image of King Henry VIII as some grotesque...
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