Topic: Music

Liverpool's Beatles trail still rocks 66 years after those first Cavern nights

Autumn 1960 saw four local lads begin a run of 296 shows in a basement club, and the city they came from has been drawing pilgrims ever since.

George Thomson, the collector of Britain's national folk songs

George Thomson, whom history remembers best as the organizer and director of the first Edinburgh Music Festival, also deserves credit as a collector of Britain's national folk songs.

The history behind British Christmas carols

A baby in a manger, wise men, goodwill, peace on earth...What are Christmas carols?

On This Day: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" in 1984

In London on November 25, 1984, Band Aid, led by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, united to record a heartfelt response to the Ethiopian famine.

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.

Become enchanted by London's Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is always worth a visit.

On This Day: Dame Vera Lynn was born in 1917, in London

The beloved singer, Dame Vera Lynn, was best known for her work during World War II, when she kept spirits high with her wistful songs.

Finish the summer strong or plan your next adventure with these novel UK events for August and September 2022

A round-up of some great festivals, exhibitions and events around the United Kingdom this August and September.