Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back
The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.
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Save money and boredom with English Heritage’s half-term happenings!
Parents, grandparents and carers will rejoice in hearing that English Heritage has a range of half-term happenings at its sites this February.
English castle could be cut off from mainland UK in new £16million beach protection plans
OLD castle that’s survived countless wars could soon be cut off from the UK. Located in Hampshire, Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII in the 1540s, becoming one of the most ...
What bargain hunters snagged at Portland Ritz-Carlton developer’s estate sale
Under chandeliers and box-beam ceilings, about 1,200 people attended the estate sale at Walter Bowen's former Portland ...
Beatle George Harrison’s passion for gardening takes new life at Selby Gardens
Selby Gardens gives visitors a look at guitarist, singer and songwriter George Harrison’s love of gardening with a new ...
Ranked: the most underrated small town in every historic English county
We've picked out and ranked the most underrated small town in every English county that you really should visit.
The creators of Civ 7 answer our geekiest history questions
Forgotten battles, evil leaders and some insider tips on starting your new game of the strategy GOAT the right way ...
The disaster facing the majestic English oak tree
Admiral Lord Nelson predicted the British would triumph at Trafalgar. And on 21 October 1805, as they attacked the combined Spanish and French fleets off the coast of Cádiz, he achieved exactly that.