In the Outer Hebrides, they make cloth the old-fashioned way to the highest quality in the islands off Scotland.
It's no secret that the Brontë sisters were inspired by their surroundings, but was it their hometown of Haworth that inspired them or the nearby moors?
"From cloth to grain to the industrial revolution, the story of Northern entrepreneurial effort is seen throughout the city."
Christopher Wren, the man responsible for the rebuilding of St. Paul’s Cathedral following the Great Fire of London, was born on October 20, 1632.
The River Wye is stunning.
When it comes to slang in the United Kingdom, it has to be said that the Scots do it best.
On Aug 22, 1485, King Richard III became the last English king to die in battle, at Bosworth Field, in Leicestershire.
The deep greens of the well-watered countryside, abandoned coal mines, ancient castles and the singing of male voice choirs: There is indeed something magical about the valleys of Wales.
The isle of Iona is one of Scotland's best-kept secrets and most stunning tourist attractions.
Lights, camera, action at places we love to recognize from the small and silver screens.
To the northeast of London, bulging into the North Sea, the ancient kingdom of the East Angles seems quickly a world apart.
East Devon became a center for lace-making in the 16th century, possibly in response to the beautiful products of Italy or Flanders—though this has yet to be substantiated.