300 years of British Quilt Making
THE V&A is exploring 300 years of British quilt making in its exhibition this spring. Head there to uncover more than 65 examples of quilts, from a cot cover made in the 1690s to...
The allure of Alderney
The Channel Islands includes a hidden gem which is a captivating combination of flora, fauna and fortifications. Why not head for Alderney to find out more?
The island of Alderney has all the winning ingredients....
Rediscovering Greece and Rome in Cambridge
If you are interested in ancient civilisations, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge’s newly reopened gallery, Rediscovering Greece and Rome, is a joy. Months of conservation, research and redisplay brings the focus onto people.
For anyone...
Major expansion at two London museums
The long-awaited refurbishment of two of London’s most prestigious museums, the Jewish Museum in Camden and the Museum of London at the Barbican, has put them top of visitors’ what-to-see list this spring.
The Jewish...
Sanderson: 150 Years of English Decoration
One of the world's most pioneering fabric and furnishing companies – a quintessentially English company - is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Head to Bermondsey for an exhibition on Sanderson.
One of the world's...
Cliffe Castle Restoration
Cliffe Castle in Keighley, West Yorkshire sees a restoration of its Great Drawing Room to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a museum. BRITAIN talks to Daru Rooke, director.
During the late 19th century, Yorkshire millionaire...
Knightsbridge and Belgravia – London Insider’s Guide
"Guests want three things: a big smile at the door, comfy beds and fluffy towels," says Kate Levin of The Capital and Levin Hotels in London's Knightsbridge. And an award-winning restaurant can be quite...
Scotland’s beaches mistaken for Thailand
We've long maintained at BRITAIN magazine that this country has everything to offer and there's no need to travel anywhere else. Now, Scotland has been mistaken for Thailand.
Scotland has been mistaken for Thailand thanks...
One Lombard Street: Eat, drink and be merry in the City
ONE LOMBARD STREET restaurant in the City of London, with its Michelin star and dramatic former banking hall interior, tickles our editor's tastebuds with its Festive Season menu.
Much as I adore the traditional...
Sir Richard Branson joins with RAF Museum London to honour Battle of Britain hero
IN THE YEAR of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Sir Richard Branson narrates the podcast on Battle of Britain ace Douglas Bader, on the centenary of the pilot's birthday.
ON THE 70TH...
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