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A World War II survivor recalls the London Blitz

Joan McKenzie, a survivor, recalls World War II's Hitler's V-weapon offensive during the Blitz.

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The Tynewydd Colliery disaster

The Tynewydd Colliery disaster

Wandering in literary Hampshire

Wandering in literary Hampshire

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Five of the lesser-known British Royals

Five of the lesser-known British Royals

Where do the Royal Family actually live?

Where do the Royal Family actually live?

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General William Howe and the War of Independence

General William Howe and the War of Independence

General William Howe was Commander in Chief of the British Army during a crucial period of the War of Independence. How much do you know about the British leader?

A timeline of the abolition of the British slave trade

A timeline of the abolition of the British slave trade

William Wilberforce, "The Saints" and the political events in Britain which led up to the abolition of slavery in 1833 across the British Empire.

The reign of Charles II and the Restoration

The reign of Charles II and the Restoration

Charles II was a polarizing figure. How much do you know about the former King?

Five of the lesser-known British Royals

Five of the lesser-known British Royals

How much do you know about these lesser known royals?

Wonderful visits to the homes of British prime ministers and soldiers

Wonderful visits to the homes of British prime ministers and soldiers

These amazing houses, the homes of heroes and statesmen, are wonderful tourist attractions to visit on your next vacation in Britain.

The Tynewydd Colliery disaster

The Tynewydd Colliery disaster

On April 11 1877 at the Tynewydd Colliery, in Porth became flooded by water from the abandoned workings nearby. Fourteen miners were trapped underground at Tynewydd and rescue attempts were begun to find them.

North British migration: From the Irish Sea to the Allegheny Mountains

North British migration: From the Irish Sea to the Allegheny Mountains

The North British Migration was crucial.

Amy Johnson: The incredible life of a pioneer aviator

Amy Johnson: The incredible life of a pioneer aviator

The death-defying daredevil life and flights of Amy Johnson a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.

Where do the Royal Family actually live?

Where do the Royal Family actually live?

Which members of the royal family live in which castles? We take a look at the homes of Queen Elizabeth and her family

Wandering in literary Hampshire

Wandering in literary Hampshire

From Shakespeare to Conan Doyle, this southern county has known the poets and storytellers of England’s past.

Six places to see on the west coast of Wales

Six places to see on the west coast of Wales

Head west to the far west coast of Wales for a road trip adventure that is far less traveled.

The history of St. Botolph's & John Cotton

The history of St. Botolph's & John Cotton

How a church in Lincolnshire inspired the city of Boston and the story of John Cotton

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