Travel Through Time, Uncover Britain’s History and Heritage and Find Clues from the Past to Inspire Your Future Adventures If you’re a history enthusiast or simply love to travel, then there’s no better place to explore than Britain. With its …
These are the oldest restaurants in London. There is never a shortage of surprising facts when it comes to London and even historic restaurants hide some curious facts. The oldest London restaurant still open is undoubtedly Wiltons which has been …
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English literature is full of masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on the cultural history of the country. Among the most famous authors are the Bronte sisters, Emily, Charlotte and Anne, who with their works made the rough beauty …
The history of the British royal family has always been of great interest to history buffs, and one of the most significant events was the marriage of George V to Princess Mary of Teck. This royal wedding was not a …
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Richard Whittington,also better known as Dick in pantomimes and comedies, was Mayor of the City of London three times, in 1397, 1406 and 1419. Although born an orphan in the town of Pauntley near Gloucester in 1359, Richard Whittington managed …
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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is hosting a Knossos exhibition through July 30. Knossos is a well-known archaeological site on the Greek island of Crete. Knossos, discovered and excavated over a century ago, was the location of the Bronze Age …
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The tale of Rothman’s of Pall Mall is one of those that inspires and pushes everyone to think that everything is possible with hard work and enthusiasm. In 1890, Louis Rothman, aged twenty-one, acquired the lease on a little store …
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Arabic is an ancient and influential language that has had a significant impact on the culture and language of many parts of the world. In the Middle Ages, Arabic was the lingua franca of Islam and Arabic science, philosophy and …
Queen Victoria was more German than British: Queen Victoria was born on 24 May 1819 at Kensington Palace, London, to a German father, Edward, Duke of Kent who was the son of George III of German ancestry and Charlotte of …
The National Gallery houses many important works, one of which is Johannes Vermeer’s Seated Lady at the Spinet, which was created around 1670. It is no longer on display at the National Gallery because it is in Amsterdam for the …
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