History

The rich tapestry of Britain’s history is full of fascinating characters, imposing castles and literary heroes. From the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the Battle of Britain, the Tudor period to the Victorian era, Shakespeare to Dickens, Britain has a unique heritage like no other. Much of this historical treasure trove has been preserved to inspire us today.

Happy 75th birthday to King Charles III

King Charles III turns 75 today.

Christmas at Windsor Castle and Holyrood Palace 2023

Christmas at the residences of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially is just a few weeks away. Visitors to Windsor Castle and Holyrood Palace from 23 November until Christmas will be able…

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Remember remember the 5th of November: The (almost) explosive story of Guy Fawkes

Remember remember, the fifth of November, so the poem goes, but what was the true story behind the Gunpowder Plot – and was its protagonist Guy Fawkes really a freedom fighter or a fool? So…

Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales: From sleepy villages to historic castles

We take a tour with a local expert to discover the highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, from sleepy villages to historic castles, in one day Words by Natasha Foges The gentle TV series All Creatures…

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The Crooked House Lavenham: A day with the Crooked Men

We meet the two ‘Crooked Men’ who live in the 600-year-old Crooked House in Lavenham, Suffolk and host tours and experiences in their medieval home BRITAIN: What is the first thing you do in the…

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The history of Cadbury’s chocolate: Britain’s sweet history unwrapped

Founded by kind-hearted Victorians, and the inspiration for one of Roald Dahl’s most famous books, how did Cadbury’s become Britain’s best-loved chocolate brand? We explore the history of Cadbury’s chocolate here… Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory…

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The Little Ice Age in Britain: Winter Warmers

During the Little Ice Age Britain’s cold winters were a time of hardship, but our resourceful forebears found ways to make the best of the icy conditions What was the Little Ice Age? Ensconced in…

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The Crown filming locations you can actually visit

To commemorate the iconic royal show’s return to our screens this autumn, here we list some of the The Crown filming locations around Britain you can actually visit… Words by Kaeah Sen The Crown, Netflix’s…

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Best London pubs for cosy vibes

LONDON IS HOME TO SOME OF THE COSIEST PUBS IN THE COUNTRY – HERE ARE OUR BEST PUBS IN LONDON FOR COSY VIBES… Words by Kaeah Sen As summer draws to a close and the…

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Pembrokeshire: Land of enchantment

With its ancient ruins, hidden coves and seaside villages, Pembrokeshire is surely Wales’s most enticing region Words by Natasha Foges Pembrokeshire, the beautiful coastal county at Wales’s southwestern tip, feels wonderfully Welsh, with its green…