Happy second birthday, Prince George!
The charming young prince is two years old today.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since the scenes of jubilation outside St Mary’s hospital in Paddington when it was announced to the...
Britain’s iconic red post boxes preserved
The future's bright for this great of British design as Royal Mail and English Heritage commit to their maintenance.
The red post box is one of the most recognisable designs in the world and an...
BFI launches Britain on Film archive
Thousands of unseen videos dating back as far as 1902 offer a charming insight into life around Britain.
The British Film Institute has launched a new online collection of film clips from around the UK,...
Dickens’ notes solve Victorian literary mysteries
Magazines annotated by author reveal previously anonymous work to be that of Elizabeth Gaskell and Lewis Carroll, among others.
A Dickensian discovery has cast light on some of Victorian literature's biggest mysteries.
The authorship of thousands...
Tudor of the Month: James V of Scotland
Together with Tudor Times we bring you a profile on a different prominent figure from the Tudor era every month. This month, Melita Thomas explores the history of James V of Scotland, who became...
Princess Charlotte’s official christening pictures
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released these gorgeous photographs of the princess's big day.
These stunning official images from Princess Charlotte’s christening have been made public.
The photographs were taken by Mario Testino, Princess...
The Battle of Britain remembered
Today marks the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain – one the Second World War's most significant turning points.
Blitz spirit – a calm, dignified response in the face of extreme adversity...
Britain’s most romantic castle up for sale
With a heart-shaped lake and fairytale turrets, Grade II listed Compton Castle in Somerset is up for grabs for £20 million.
A rare opportunity for would-be wooers to snap up a home perfect for romance...
Royal Family attend Princess Charlotte’s christening
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walked to church with their new daughter and her brother, Prince George
The Royal Family came out in force at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk,...
Enter the Artists of the Year 2015 Awards
Are you the next Turner or Constable? Then enter the 8th annual Artists of the Year Awards, run by Artists and Illustrators magazine.
Do you think you could be the next JMW Turner or Constable?...
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