History

Churchill War Rooms

There’s more lurking below London than just tube tunnels and tracks. Here, experts at The London Pass uncover some what lies beneath.

Queen Victoria, Lady Jane Grey

The latest issue of Discover Britain tells the tale of two queens: one of Britain’s longest-ruling monarchs and the shortest reigning... Until HM the Queen...

We explore the murder of the Princes in the Tower and some other unsolved mysteries from British history and ask - will we ever know the truth?

Woolsthorpe Manor

Every schoolchild knows about the moment an apple fell on Isaac Newton's head and caused him to develop his famous theory of gravity, but...

National Trust, Cliveden, chamber

A historic chamber below Cliveden, in Berkshire, is opening for the first time in 30 years, and the National Trust is inviting visitors to help solve the mystery of its past, which continues to baffle experts.

Bampton cottage

In an excerpt from her latest book, More Cotswolds Memoirs, Diz White explores how Downton Abbey’s popularity has helped with the preservation and conservation of England’s ancient buildings... Much...

Thatched pub

In the latest issue of Discover Britain, we explore the history of the pub sign and the meanings behind some of Britain’s most popular pub...

HMS Victory, Nelson, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has unveiled the biggest change in the way HMS Victory is presented to the visiting public in almost a century. Here, we explode five myths about the famous ship.

The Long Walk at Windsor Castle. Credit: VisitBritain

Restoration England was one of the most exhilarating periods in English history, a brief but brilliant flowering of artistic and literary talent only equalled...

Ely Cathedral silhouetted at sunset. Credit: VisitBritain

Britain is home to many stunning cathedrals, from the world-famous Canterbury to the home of the Lincoln imp, here are a few others that should be on...