Visit the Bank of England
We take a tour of the Bank of England Museum and discover a treasure trove of fun and factual exhibits.
The imposing edifice of the Bank of England still dominates the City of London as...
BRITAIN meets The Savoy’s Head Butler
As calm as Lord Grantham's Carson and as unflappable as Bruce Wayne's Alfred, Sean Davoren's role at the world-famous Savoy hotel amalgamates a very formal British tradition with more than a touch of modern-day...
10 facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is famous for its royal spectaculars and soaring Gothic architecture, but there are many largely unknown – and sometimes rather strange – reasons for visiting the Abbey.
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1 Very ap-peal-ing
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Behind the scenes at Parham House in West Sussex
Lady Emma Barnard, the chatelaine of Parham House and Gardens, takes time to show us around her stunning stately home in the heart of Sussex
"My heart skips a beat every time I drive in...
48 hours in… Devon
In the first of our new series we spend 48 hours in Devon and discover some of the best the county has to offer, from an attractive sailing village and tucked-away beach, to an...
Theatre must-sees
From intense drama to light-hearted musicals and madcap comedy, British theatre is set to command a standing ovation in 2013Here at BRITAIN magazine we’ve selected our 13 must-see stage shows for the year ahead.
Strictly...
Twelve highlights of 2012!
A fresh new year is here so what better time to look back at what a wonderful 2012 we had. Here are our top 12 highlights of the year…
1. London 2012 Olympics
At the top...
BRITAIN meets the gardener’s Gardiner
The aptly named Jim Gardiner tells us about his role as Director of Horticulture at Wisley and having one of the country's best commutes
I always like to think that Wisley is 200 acres of...
London Underground facts
January 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the world’s oldest underground railway system. We dig deep and uncover some of the Tube’s hidden secrets
1. There are 426 escalators throughout the entire network; 23 are...
Behind the scenes at Harrods
Europe’s largest department store is known for its fantastic food halls, spectacular design and wide range of wares. But this amazing emporium all began with a humble cup of tea
A stroll through what is...
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