Britain remembers the fallen on Armistice Day
Two-minute silences take place each year in Britain on 11 November as the country remembers fallen soldiers of the First World War on the date the armistice was signed.
The silence is an annual ritual,...
7 cosy Cotswolds winter hideaways
From Oliver Cromwell’s favourite retreat to the home of a scandalous beauty, check into one of these historic inns for a Cotswolds winter break you'll never forget
The Cotswolds is a picturesque region of rolling...
Cosy winter breaks in Cornwall
Could there be anything cosier than snuggling up in front of a glowing wood burner, hot chocolate warming your hands, after a windswept walk along the beach?
Plan one of these cosy winters break in...
Autumn at The Sculpture Park
With so much going on in the world, The Sculpture Park in Surrey really is a place in which to escape and get lost within the arts...
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Autumn is a wonderful time for getting...
The story of the Battle of Hastings: What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
We tell the story of the Battle of Hastings – William the Conqueror’s decisive battle, beautifully depicted in the embroidered artwork
William the Conqueror's arrival on the shores of southern England changed the course of...
10 facts about the Battle of Hastings
In 1066 William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to take part in one of the fiercest battles on British soil and one that changed the course of history forever...
Here are 10 facts about...
King Charles III’s coronation: Buckingham Palace announce date
King Charles III’s coronation will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Here’s what we know so far…
After rumours swirling continuously since the death of his mother, Queen...
Regency London: Where did the Ton spend their time?
Where did the Ton, the high-living aristocrats of the late Regency period, spend their time? Discover the addresses of Regency London that still tell thrilling tales of this exuberant era
When it came to recreating...
The life of King Richard III of England
2022 marks the 10 year anniversary since the uncovering of the remains of King Richard III of England. We look back at his life and the discovery of his body...
Words: Millie Sykes
The life of...
HM Queen Elizabeth II: 10 of our favourite anecdotes
To celebrate the monarch’s milestone, we reveal these royal titbits to shed light on Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary character.
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