A rich archive of Britain’s amazing history and culture.
So much here for you to explore and enjoy!
Welcome to our unique collection of hundreds of interesting and entertaining images and the stories behind them about Britain's heritage, culture, buildings, wildlife, people, myths & legends, events, and other things that make up the country's rich and fascinating character and history.
Fantastic visit opportunities and themes. All in bite-sized and succinctly written form.
Our wealthiest men and women seem also to have been the world's most eccentric. Take a look at some of the stories about their mad but marvellous buildings.
High on a hill in mid-Wales, the Spaceguard Centre near Knighton is an independent observatory which monitors the potential threat to our planet posed by 'near earth objects'.
The Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a small tree or shrub found in hedgerows and woods throughout Britain. It is a very common sight and well known for its flowers and berries. It also holds an ancient place in British mythology.
Trebah Garden, near Falmouth in Cornwall, is a 26-acre garden with striking sub tropical plants grown in a valley that ultimately leads down to a private beach on the Helford River.
One of the darkest substances known is Vantablack, absorbing up to 99.965% of visible light. It was developed in Britain in 2014, and first displayed at the Farnborough Air Show.
The largest castle in the northern Highlands, Dunrobin was extensively remodelled in the 1830s by Sir Charles Barry. It overlooks the waters of the Dornoch Firth and even has its own railway station.
