5 places to celebrate Britain’s literary heroes
From the Brontë sisters to Beatrix Potter, a visit to Britain is a great opportunity to explore the home life of the brilliant authors we all love.
BRITAIN’s TV and film locations 2016 – part 2
We’ve been treated to yet more wonderful film and TV in the second part of 2016, and many more beautiful British places acted as lovely locations.
Writers in British hotels: Kipling at Brown’s
Get a taste of Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling’s love for London’s beautiful Brown’s hotel, from our fabulous feature on the historic hotels our finest writers have made their home in the new issue of BRITAIN magazine.
Toast Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday this summer
This year marks Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday. The country will be spending this year celebrating the work and life of the world’s greatest storyteller with festivals and celebrations across the UK.
It’s time to discover the other Dickens
A new exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum in London aims to debunk the myths surrounding the life of the writer’s wife, Catherine Dickens.
1616: Shakespeare and the year of his death
The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death is being marked around the world this April. We explore why there is no record of his death being marked in London in 1616.
BRITAIN’s top 10… Shakespeare 400 events in 2016
We’ve picked out 10 of the biggest and best Shakespeare 400 events in the UK and around the world, from free online courses to amazing exhibitions, so you can celebrate the Bard wherever you are.
Celebrate Charlotte Brontë at the NPG
Get a fascinating insight into the celebrated author’s life and work at major new exhibition in London featuring never-before-seen personal items.
Shakespeare lights up London
A spectacular light show, Shakespeare Son et Lumière, will celebrate the bard’s links with London.
BRITAIN’s top 10… Shakespearean insults
Shakespeare is the cornerstone of high culture but he was also a master of the snarky put-down. Here are our top 10 Shakespearean insults.
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