Daffodils and dahlias, and assorted Greek temples in southern English country gardens

These Southern English Country Gardens are simply beautiful, especially in spring!

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Hands Across the Sea: Benjamin Franklin’s House

Somerset’s "thankful villages", untouched by World War I's loss

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The story of the man who saved Princess Anne from being kidnapped

Britain’s Queen Mother was desperate to come to Ireland

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Vacation in Britain and see it like a local

Are you visiting the UK soon? Here are seven simple ways to avoid being a tourist and make sure you get the most from your trip.

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WATCH: "Queen at War" shows how World War II shaped Queen Elizabeth II

A PBS documentary show's how the people and Queen Elizabeth lived through World War II.

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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.

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John Logie Baird, the pioneer of television, changed the world forever

On Jan 26, 1926, John Logie Baird, the forgotten pioneer of television, first demonstrated his invention, the colour television, changing the world forever.

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When Julie Andrews sang to King George VI in 1948

In Nov 1948 Julie Andrews became the youngest solo artist to perform at a Royal Command Variety Performance, British Pathé captured the moment.

‘Give Her a Haggis’: A history of Burns Night in Scotland

Every year on January 25, people across the world gather for a Burns Supper on Burns Night, which commemorates, on the date of his birth, Robert Burns, his poetry, and his beloved Scotland.

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On this day: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill died in 1965

We know Winston Churchill as a hard-nosed, inspirational Prime Minister who led Britain through one of its toughest periods. How did that come to be?

Buckingham Palace announce details of King Charles' Coronation weekend

Buckingham Palace has revealed details on the ceremonial, celebratory, and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend

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Happy Birthday to Sophie, the Countess of Wessex

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the wife of Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, is the patron of over 70 charities and an active working member of the Royal family.

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