Silbury Hill - Stone Circles

Silbury Hill, the largest earthen mound in Europe, surpasses all other prehistoric monuments in Britain.

Travel

BHT's ten greatest natural wonder visits in the UK

From castle to minster - soaking up the history of York

Royals

Watch: Queen Elizabeth II's 1961 visit to Ghana

Surprising nicknames The Royals use with each other

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10 Great Gardens of Spring

Take Ten: Great Gardens of Spring

Here are some of the most acclaimed British gardens to enjoy in the promise of the spring season.

History

The day King Edward VIII announced his abdication from the British throne

On Dec 11, 1936, King Edward VIII addressed the British national, via radio, to announce his abdication from the throne, in favour of his brother.

10 Memorable Destination Visits of Wales

Creoso y Cymru! Welcome to the Land of Saints and Songs. Here, Celtic identity can be felt in the history, the language, the music and the landscape.

Royals

The truth about Queen Victoria's relationship with John Brown

We know Queen Victoria was devoted to Prince Albert, but did she really have an affair with a servant after his death? Historian Julia Baird certainly thinks so.

Travel

A Day to Visit Ipswich

A vibrant waterfront, sublime art, and 2,000 years of history.

History

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's costly failure the atmospheric railway

From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to the Great Western Railway and then the "Atmospheric Caper". Here's what really happened when Isambard Kingdom Brunel tried out the Atmospheric Railway.

Travel

Two millennia of history and lush green countryside - the magic valleys of Wales

The deep greens of the well-watered countryside, abandoned coal mines, ancient castles and the singing of male voice choirs: There is indeed something magical about the valleys of Wales.

History

Was this Queen Elizabeth's finest speech?

"In opening the Parliament in 1960, Queen Elizabeth gave a dignified and rousing speech, one of the first of her tenure. It undoubtedly set a standard."

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