April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day is on 1st April each year and in Britain it lasts until 12 noon.…
The Sea Cadets
As an island nation, many Britons feel an affinity for the sea. The Sea Cadets is an…
The first postmarks
The very first postmark in the world was the invention of Colonel Henry Bishopp (or Bishop or…
The Peasants’ Revolt
English village peasants – poor workers owned by rich landowners – had finally taken enough harsh treatment…
Wildlife Aid Foundation
In Britain, we like to think of ourselves as ‘animal lovers’ and there are many organisations that…
Graham & Damon Hill, F1 champions
Graham Hill, OBE (1929-1975) became Formula 1 racing car champion in 1962 and 1968. His son, Damon…
The Stone Circles at Avebury
The Neolithic stone circles at Avebury, roughly 23 miles from Stonehenge in Wiltshire, were among many hundreds…
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool in Lancashire has been a popular seaside resort since the mid-18th century. When electric lights were…
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton (nicknamed ‘Slow Hand’) was born as Eric Patrick Clapp in 1945 in Surrey and spent…
Religious freedom
Battles between different religions have played a huge part in UK political history. Thankfully, we have religious…
David Hockney
David Hockney is an artist of extraordinary talent. He was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, in 1937 and…
The Mini
In 1959 the British Motor Company (BMC) launched the Mini to meet public demand for smaller cars…