Royal Mint celebrates longest reign: our top 10 facts
The Royal Mint celebrates Her Majesty The Queen becoming the longest reigning monarch with the unveiling of new coins
On 9 September 2015, as the Queen surpasses the record for the longest reign set by...
Time for tea? London’s afternoon tea trail
Tempt your taste buds on a tea trail around London with the help of a new website launched by Horniman Museum and Gardens.
A new web app celebrates the most British of beverages by taking visitors...
The Georgians: things you may not know
The Georgian era is known for its lavish fashions and sumptuous food. Here are some weird and wonderful facts about the times.
New Battle of Britain exhibit opens at IWM Duxford
New exhibition at IWM Duxford tells the human story of the battle for Britain’s skies with personal tales and momentos from seven people who served at the pivotal fighter station.
A new exhibition documenting the lives of seven...
BRITAIN’s top 10 Jane Austen quotes
Here, we gather her greatest pearls of romantic wisdom from one of Britain’s best-loved writers. Here are our favourite Jane Austen quotes.
10 facts about King Richard II’s reign
King Richard II surrendered power to his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who went on to reign as King Henry IV. We know him best as Shakespeare’s tragically vain ruler. But where does fact meet fiction?
Richard II (6...
Palace exhibitions mark HM The Queen’s long reign
Beautiful photos of the monarch in public and private are now on display at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
On September 9, Her Majesty The Queen became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, passing the 63 years...
Top 10 August bank holiday days out
Summer bank holidays can go either way – glorious sun or endless showers – but with these wonderful events, you’re sure to have great time whatever the weather.
August Bank holiday has traditionally been a time for...
Tudor of the Month: Katherine Grey
Together with Tudor Times we profile a different figure every month. Here, Melita Thomas tackles Lady Katherine Grey, a woman imprisoned by her royal blood.
Lady Katherine Grey’s story is one of the saddest among many tragic tales of...
Vivien Leigh exhibition to open in York
Iconic Gone with the Wind star’s public and private life is explored with stunning photos and other highlights from the actress’ personal collection.
One of Britain’s most iconic actresses, Vivien Leigh embodied an age as...
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