A new book explores the life of J.M. Barrie and how his renowned original story of Peter Pan is actually much darker than the colorful Disney version known worldwide.
A British Library curator chooses the institution's most valuable items along with the treasures she most enjoys.
Have a look at this incredible footage from George Orwell's 1984 premiere.
Beatrix Potter is best known as the author and illustrator of much-loved children’s stories, but her legacy also includes research of scientific note and preservation of vast tracts of rural landscape.
Bring British literature to life by visiting the setting of one of your favourite novels, from Jane Austen to D.H. Lawrence we take a look at ten of the best.
The late Queen Elizabeth II once said, "I have been — and remain — very grateful to you for your prayers and to God for his steadfast love."
Take a day or two and have an active holiday without leaving London.
The most well-known and forgotten myths and legends of Britain's favorite holiday locations. How many of them do you know?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a firm believer in the pursuit of justice.
Three hundred years ago, a remarkable woman travelled alone through every county in England. Today, her journal provides us with a glimpse of 17th-century England.
A look at the life and influence the lexicographer and scholar, Dr. Samuel Johnson, has had on how we communicate.
A book revealed how Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Sussex disagreed over a tiara just ahead of Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.
Silky-voiced Stephen Fry old the most brilliant story about recording the Harry Potter audiobooks.
A biography about Lord Mountbatten details how "devastated" he was with his wife Edwina's affairs.
The life and times of "The Pride and Prejudice" author, visiting Jane Austen's stomping grounds in rural Hampshire.
If you have any questions concerning British Army protocol --“the nuts and bolts side of the military"--Taff Gillingham is your man.
"The Book Lover's Guide to London" brings literature lovers on a journey through London, from Chaucer in the 14th century to present day.
Anne de Courcy, author of the book "The Husband Hunters: Social Climbing in London and New York" talks with BHT about the real-life Downton Abbey, Lady Coras, and their history-changing legacies.
Here are the top 5 British Royal biographies which may take your fancy!
For over 130 years the story of Jack the Ripper has fascinated millions all over the world - but what about his victims? Finally, their stories get told.
Queen Elizabeth II is a Guinness Book of Records seven times over but what kind of records did the Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith hold?
While you might know J. R. R. Tolkien as being the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this academic was also a doting father who penned "The Father Christmas Letters" for his children.
Director Bharat Nalluri, the helm behind The Man Who Invented Christmas, talks about the tough times that inspired A Christmas Carol and how Charles Dickens brought joy to the world.
Today, Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson whose classic tales include "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde" was born in Edinburgh.
J.M. Barrie was born in the tenements of Kirriemuir in Scotland on this day in 1860. We take a look at the tragic back story of his famous "Peter Pan" and his birthplace now a museum honoring the great writer.
After suffering a number of strokes, Stoker died at No. 26 St George's Square, London on 20 April 1912.
Belgravia, based on the 2016 book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, is set in London in the 1840s and tells the story of the Trenchard family.
British Heritage Travel magazine is back with the latest issue, filled with winter travel tips around Britain, book recommendations, history of Camden castles, and much more!
An interview with our favorite storyteller, Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes published ahead of the launch of Belgravia, and his latest book release.
Have a look at this clip as Stephen Fry describes the wonder of reading.
Still far from madding crowds, Sandra Lawrence explores the countryside of Dorset.
British Heritage Travel caught up with the author Philippa Gregory in 2015, just after the publication of The Taming of the Queen, the story of Kateryn Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII of England.
Christopher Somerville speaks about writing his latest book, Ships of Heaven, The Private Life of Britain’s Cathedrals.