The story of the Battle of Hastings: What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
We tell the story of the Battle of Hastings – William the Conqueror’s decisive battle, beautifully depicted in the embroidered artwork
William the Conqueror's arrival on the shores of southern England changed the course of...
10 facts about the Battle of Hastings
In 1066 William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to take part in one of the fiercest battles on British soil and one that changed the course of history forever...
Here are 10 facts about...
How to celebrate a very British Halloween
Stuck for how to celebrate Halloween in Britain? We bring you a handful of the spookiest ways to celebrate a very British Halloween
Observed annually on 31 October, All Hallows' Eve – a Scottish term...
King Charles III’s coronation: Buckingham Palace announce date
King Charles III’s coronation will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Here’s what we know so far…
After rumours swirling continuously since the death of his mother, Queen...
Abandoned houses: Britain’s lost property
The sight of abandoned houses - whether a palatial mansion or once-idyllic village - cannot fail to stir the imagination. And each has its own human story to tell...
Abandoned houses: Witley Court
Procol Harum’s 1967...
Regency London: Where did the Ton spend their time?
Where did the Ton, the high-living aristocrats of the late Regency period, spend their time? Discover the addresses of Regency London that still tell thrilling tales of this exuberant era
When it came to recreating...
The Queen at Balmoral: Her Highland haven
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her beloved holiday home in the Highlands...
Words: Sally Coffey
When the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral, it passed slowly through the villages...
Experience autumn at Blenheim Palace gardens
There is no better place to experience the changing of the seasons than at Blenheim Palace gardens in Oxfordshire...
Autumn is spreading its long arms over the UK and bringing with it a stunning kaleidoscope...
Five ways to follow in the footsteps of King Richard III
New film The Lost King shines a light on the incredible story of King Richard III who lay forgotten in a car park for 500 years
Promotional feature in association with Visit Leicester
Ten years ago,...
The life of King Richard III of England
2022 marks the 10 year anniversary since the uncovering of the remains of King Richard III of England. We look back at his life and the discovery of his body...
Words: Millie Sykes
The life of...
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