Hampton Court Palace’s 500th birthday
Make sure you pay Hampton Court a visit during its 500th anniversary year, to enjoy an unprecedented number of displays, special events, and exciting activities for all the family
Five hundred years ago – to the year – Cardinal...
Philip Mould & Co unveil unprecedented John Smart collection
A new exhibition on prolific Georgian miniaturist John Smart to open at Philip Mould & Co art dealer
Philip Mould & Co are about to unveil a unique collection of portrait miniatures by an artist widely...
TOP 5 ways to celebrate Trafalgar Day 2014
The Battle of Trafalgar of 1805 was a historic and crucial victory for Britain. Here are some of the best events taking place this year to mark it...
One of Britain’s most exalted conflicts, the...
Hever Castle wins ‘Garden of the Year’ award
The gorgeous gardens of Hever Castle in Kent have been voted 'Garden of the Year' by Britain in Bloom...
The county of Kent is known as the Garden of England because of its stunning gardens,...
The Kings and Queens of Great Britain
Queen Anne became first monarch of Great Britain in 1707 but how is your knowledge on each of the kings and queens since?
Anne
1702-1714
Popular history recalls Queen Anne as an obese, gout-stricken 'Brandy Nan' given...
BRITAIN’s Top 10 British cathedrals
Britain is home to some of the oldest and most spectacular cathedrals in the world. Here are 10 of our favourites
There are 42 British cathedrals, who welcome more than 11 million visitors a year...
BRITAIN: This week in history 21-27 April
This week in history saw the birth of our beloved Bard and the beginning of a reign that would change the course of British history...
21 April
Henry VII, the first Tudor king, died on this...
Glorious Georges: 300 years since reign of George I
This year marks 300 years since the first of the Hanoverian Kings, King George I, ascended to the throne and to celebrate Historic Royal Palaces will be hosting exhibitions at Kew, Hampton Court and...
BRITAIN: This week in history 11-17 March
This week has been an eventful one throughout history, with King James II landing in Ireland, and perhaps the most famous literary wedding of all time.
Each week BRITAIN magazine will bring you a round-up...
British prime ministers of the 20th century
Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the shortest time as leader? Read our timeline of British prime ministers of the 20th century for...
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