The UK’s Mightiest Mansions
POWER HOUSES are redolent of the ambition and achievements of their creators. Some of the most luxurious and imposing are now cared for by the National Trust. Siân Evans chooses some of her favourite grand houses.
St Paul’s Cathedral
With its famous great dome, Sir Christopher Wren’s Baroque masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral, has reinvented itself time after time and now stands as a true icon of the London skyline
If Big Ben is Britain’s most instantly identifiable building, St Paul’s Cathedral...
Historic Dublin photos from the 19th Century
A selection of photos of historic Dublin, taken at the end of the 19th century
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
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London’s Blue Plaques
Scattered across London in stately prominence and secret corners, the blue plaques scheme brings buildings to life, connecting people and places and providing an emotional engagement with the city’s rich history.
On a quiet Chelsea...
Royal Pavilion, Brighton – a Prince’s fantasy palace
Step inside the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, for a riot of style and colour – from the awe-inspiring Banqueting Room to the ornate Saloon – designed by John Nash for the Prince Regent.
Prince Regent ©...
10 things you didn’t know about the Royals
Not every British monarch has exhibited the same royal reserve as Her Majesty The Queen.
In fact, over the years, there have been some extremely colourful characters ruling the land. BRITAIN brings you some little-known...
Visit Londons’ blue plaque properties
Scattered across London, in stately prominence and secret corners, the blue plaques scheme brings buildings to life, connecting people with places
From grand residences to quirky and hard-to-find boltholes in unlikely locations, there are around...
The history of London’s Olympics
From unlikely origins in sleepy Shropshire, the history of the Olympic Games has been characterised by stories of triumph over adversity and a very British sense of fair play
London will make history when it...
Portsmouth Insider’s Guide: Warships & Waterfronts
The south-east city of Portsmouth has seen its fair share of history. With a famous residents roll call that includes Henry VIII, Horatio Lord Nelson and literary heroes such as Dickens and Arthur Conan...
Gloucester Cathedral
Boasting a wealth of ancient buildings and monuments that have borne witness to defining moments in British history, Gloucester is truly a great English cathedral
British 'Caer Glow', Roman 'Glevum' or Saxon 'Gloweceastra'; Gloucester has...
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