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RoyalsOn This Day: Princess Anne’s son Peter Philips was bornPeter Phillips stands as a unique figure within the British Royal Family, balancing the demands of his lineage with a desire for a more private existence.
HistoryOn This Day: Robert Louis Stevenson author of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde” was bornToday, Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson whose classic tales include "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde" was born in Edinburgh.
HistoryArmistice Day – remembering those who died during World War One, the Great WarThe "war to end all wars" ended on the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."
History“Remember, remember, the 5th of Nov”: The life of gunpowder conspirator Guy Fawkes"Remember, remember the 5th of November" but how much do you know about Guy Fawkes in what's now the Guy Fawkes Inn in York?
TravelVisiting Windsor – more to this town than a castle!Windsor is famous for its amazing castle and history, but there's more to it than that.
HistoryBonfire Night and Guy Fawkes – gunpowder, treason and funThe Gunpowder Plot of 1605 saw a dozen Catholic conspirators attempt to blow up Parliament and King James. It was Guy Fawkes who was found in the basement of Parliament guarding 26 barrels of gunpowder.
HistoryCelebrating love and royalty: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s 5th wedding anniversaryA Royal celebration to remember: Reliving the magical moments and A-list guests.
On the RoadWhat To Do In The Lake DistrictAre you visiting the lake district soon? Then here's everything you need to see and what you can't afford to miss.
History1452 – England’s last Plantagenet King Richard III is born.King Richard III lived a fascinating life and was embroiled in controversy and mystery. The greatest mystery of all being, was he really a villain?
HistoryCharming Colchester…Where the Romans landedHave you ever been to Colchester?