Discover the places associated with witchcraft in England including Colchester Castle, Mother Shipton's Cave, Pendle Hill and York Castle Prison.

Many of the most successful were helmed by Gwen Lally, the ‘world’s pageant master,’ whose unorthodox gender presentation and meticulous work set her head and shoulders above the rest. In the summer ...

The origins of village greens in England date back to the early Middle Ages. Village greens are open spaces that can be registered.

In an age dominated by online shopping and supermarkets, the resilience of traditional English markets is a testament to their enduring appeal.

Television was born in a rented attic in London’s Soho on 2 October 1925. The moment happened when the Scottish engineer, John Logie Baird, a driven maverick inventor, produced an image of the face of ...

Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.

From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.

From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.

Discover the extraordinary inventions and structures of the pioneer of the modern age, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Not long after the end of the Second World War, a small and secretive cabinet committee took the decision that Britain should develop an atomic bomb.