History

The shock of the familiar at St. Martin-in-the-Fields

Have you ever had a shock seeing someone on your travels that looks strikingly like a close friend from home? You might if you see St.-Martin-in-the-Fields’ façade.

Hampton Court’s Chocolate Kitchen

Hidden behind a store room, a complete Georgian confectionery reveals itself.

"For valour" - A history of Britain's Victoria Cross medal

A medal awarded to those who 'perform acts of conspicuous courage and bravery' here is just a short history of some of the heroes who earned it.

Get outta town - the River Thames and the Chilterns

The River Thames is so much more than just a London waterway. Lets get on the road!

Everything you need to know about Scottish poet Robert Burns

Scotland's most famous poet is Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759. Here's everything you need to know about "Rabbie Burns".

WATCH: Incredible footage of Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day

Have you seen this amazing footage of Queen Elizabeth's wedding day? Take a look!

How life and art flow together in the market town of Wallingford

How life and art flow together in the market town of Wallingford.

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.

A British hero Alfred the Great King of Wessex

Many monarchs in the long history of Great Britain have been mediocre and worse. Some few have been quite good indeed. However, only Alfred, the 9th-century king of the West Saxons, has been honored by history with the sobriquet “Great.”

The real story and places behind Alice in Wonderland

The true history of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, the life of Alice Liddell, and what remains in real life of these fantastical tales.

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.

The man who tried to steal the Crown Jewels

Thomas Blood, believed to have been some sort of double secret agent, engineered an insane plot in the only close attempt in history to steal the priceless jewels from the Tower of London