History

Great British heroes: Vera Lynn - "The Forces Sweetheart"

In the bleak years of World War II, Vera Lynn’s songs captured the spirit of their times and charged the morale of British servicemen everywhere.

Travel

Touring the history of tweed in the Outer Hebrides

Touring the history of tweed in the Outer Hebrides
The Brontë Sisters and their inspirations

The Brontë Sisters and their inspirations

Royals

Queen Victoria's coffin and the sentimental items the monarch was buried with

Queen Victoria's coffin and the sentimental items the monarch was buried with
The royal tradition that ended with King Charles

The royal tradition that ended with King Charles

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History
On this Day: Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, was born in 1874

On this Day: Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, was born in 1874
A life remembered: "Chronicle of Narnia" author C.S. Lewis

A life remembered: "Chronicle of Narnia" author C.S. Lewis

History
On This Day: Lady Nancy Astor became Britain's first female member of parliament in 1919

On This Day: Lady Nancy Astor became Britain's first female member of parliament in 1919
History
The history of the Irish Crown Jewels

The history of the Irish Crown Jewels

History
On This Day: Charles Darwin publishes his book Origin of the Species, 1859

On This Day: Charles Darwin publishes his book Origin of the Species, 1859

Travel
Pubs, Villages and Crop Circles - The Vale of Pewsey

Pubs, Villages and Crop Circles - The Vale of Pewsey
History
JFK and Jackie insulted Queen Elizabeth at royal dinner

JFK and Jackie insulted Queen Elizabeth at royal dinner
Culture
On This Day: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" in 1984

On This Day: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" in 1984
History
The Tynewydd Colliery disaster

The Tynewydd Colliery disaster
Royals
Surprising facts about Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's historic wedding

Surprising facts about Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's historic wedding
Culture
The Americans honoured with Blue Plaques in London

The Americans honoured with Blue Plaques in London
Culture
How many of these British insults do you know?

How many of these British insults do you know?