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Iconic British locations! Our favourite places to visit
14/01/2025

Iconic British locations! Our favourite places to visit

We asked our contributors to tell us a little bit about some of their favorite spots in Britain. Here's what they said.

How much is St Edward's Coronation Crown worth?
14/01/2025

How much is St Edward's Coronation Crown worth?

Simply put, St. Edward's Crown is one of the most iconic symbols of Royalty known around the world. The crown is worn during all coronation ceremonies and is the centerpiece of all the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

A history of the British cotton industry
14/01/2025

A history of the British cotton industry

Britain once produced half the world's cotton cloth without growing a single scrap of the plant, so just how did British textiles come to cloth the world? By the middle of the 19th century, Britain was producing half the world's cotton cloth, yet not a scrap of cotton was grown in Britain.

Did Queen Elizabeth use secret signals to communicate with her staff?
14/01/2025

Did Queen Elizabeth use secret signals to communicate with her staff?

The Queen reportedly had a number of secret hand signals. Did you know about them?

British Pathé footage of George Orwell at the premiere of "1984"
14/01/2025

British Pathé footage of George Orwell at the premiere of "1984"

Have a look at this incredible footage from George Orwell's 1984 premiere.

British landscapes from your favorite books to explore on vacation
14/01/2025

British landscapes from your favorite books to explore on vacation

Every story has a setting, and the famed novels of British literature find theirs across the country, from Cornwall to the Scottish islands. Not every such scene is recognizable today, however, or equally worth pursuing. Here is an eclectic, geographically representative collection of literary setti...

Princess Diana was criticized for her 'ignorance of' Northern Ireland
14/01/2025

Princess Diana was criticized for her 'ignorance of' Northern Ireland

Princess Diana was criticized for her "ignorance" of Northern Ireland after describing it as part of Ireland, according to a recently declassified note from 1993.

Five British period dramas to revisit
14/01/2025

Five British period dramas to revisit

You've watched Downton Abbey and lapped up Peaky Blinders? You're gotten hooked on British period dramas!

The Great Fire of London that burned for four days
13/01/2025

The Great Fire of London that burned for four days

Thomas Bloodworth, Lord Mayor of London at the time, was unimpressed. “A woman could p**s it out,” he huffed, readjusting his nightcap and pulling the sheets over his head. Even Samuel Pepys, London’s greatest diarist, went back to bed after noting a minor blaze across town in his journal for ...

JFK and Jackie insulted Queen Elizabeth at royal dinner
13/01/2025

JFK and Jackie insulted Queen Elizabeth at royal dinner

In June 1961, President John F Kennedy and his wife Jackie visited Buckingham Palace. The visit, which occurred only a few months after Kennedy took office, is featured in a second season episode of the Netflix series The Crown. In the episode, Queen Elizabeth finds out that weeks after their meetin...

Three of the best British historical mysteries
13/01/2025

Three of the best British historical mysteries

There are dozens of unsolved murders and curious causes throughout Britain's noted history, we take a look at three of the best.

Have you seen this footage of Mary of Teck?
13/01/2025

Have you seen this footage of Mary of Teck?

British Pathe has uncovered some incredible footage of the former Queen.

Britain's last romantic poet Dylan Thomas
13/01/2025

Britain's last romantic poet Dylan Thomas

The upbringing, genius and eventual demise - everything you need to know about the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.

Travel through time at England's coaching inns
13/01/2025

Travel through time at England's coaching inns

Long before the development of the roadside motel, travelers had to use a different method to get adequate rest. Travelers (and their horses) used coaching inns to get food, alcohol, and rest. Initially only the wealthy could travel, but suddenly in 1667 everything changed.

WATCH: 1952 British Pathé Princess Elizabeth as she's proclaimed Queen is incredible
13/01/2025

WATCH: 1952 British Pathé Princess Elizabeth as she's proclaimed Queen is incredible

On the Proclamation Day of Queen Elizabeth, this incredible footage was released by the newsreel specialists British Pathé. It is quite stunning.

The Americans honoured with Blue Plaques in London
13/01/2025

The Americans honoured with Blue Plaques in London

London’s blue plaque scheme, which sprinkles historical markers around the city to mark where famous and historical people were born, lived or worked.

Topiary gardens of Britain - on the cutting edge
12/01/2025

Topiary gardens of Britain - on the cutting edge

The ancient history of clipped bushes and hedges and where to see topiary gardens at their best in Britain.

Six old wives tales of Henry VIII
12/01/2025

Six old wives tales of Henry VIII

We take a look at the castles associated with King Henry VII's wives.

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