The life and times of Charles Dickens: timeline
Charles Dickens is renowned as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian period and has made grand contributions to classic English literature.
1812
Charles John Huffam Dickens is born on 7 February to John and...
Three cottages with great coastal views
With almost 20,000 miles of coastline around Britain, it's here that you'll find some of our most beautiful and dramatic scenery, so why not book a seaside retreat?
Seaside apartment
Perched above the Victorian seaside town...
Best cosy London pubs
Brrr… it’s cold out there, so here is our pick of the best London pubs for a winter warmer, complete with log fires and hot toddies a plenty
Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden
Hidden down a...
New photos of Winston Churchill at school emerge
Images of a young Winston Churchill, considered to be the oldest original photos of the formidable leader, have been uncovered and will be sold at auction later this year.
A photographic company tasked with digitising...
Cultural Kensington at The Ampersand Hotel
Culture vultures will feel right at home in this modern, stylish hotel.
While London has a wealth of world-famous museums, there is a concentration of some of the most popular in South Kensington – there’s...
Florence Nightingale: her life’s work
Florence Nightingale's revolutionary reforms reached much further than the patients she tended. The Briton, who came to the fore during the Crimean War, made nursing a reputable calling
Named after the Italian city in which...
Contemporary luxury in Covent Garden
An elegant hotel in Theatreland, with a buzzing bar, two top-notch restaurants and an underground health spa, One Aldwych is a perfect blend of fun and relaxation.
One Aldwych is, from the outside, everything you...
Best Burns Night celebrations
Still not decided where to celebrate the life and times of Scotland's favourite poet, Robert Burns? Read our guide to the best Burns Night celebrations.
The annual celebration of the life and works of the...
Edinburgh: city of legends
Edinburgh is supposedly ‘a mad god’s dream’, but even the maddest god couldn’t have dreamt up a more dramatic history.
With its imposing castle set atop a volcano and cobbled historic old town, few visitors...
A hidden retreat in the heart of London
Behind the buzz of Oxford Street is a cosy village hub, home to The Grazing Goat, the last word in low-key luxury.
Oxford Street — London's busiest shopping stretch — is daunting at the best...
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