History – Britain and Britishness

Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages

Cornwall’s traditional fishing villages are full of narrow streets, passageways, and delightful little nooks and crannies. If you’ve ever watched

English country houses are large mansions set in the English countryside, typically owned by the British nobility or the landed gentry

Imagine a land where wild horses roam free, where deer forage in ancient woodland and fox cubs play on open

Described as the “Key to England”, Dover Castle has guarded the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe for

The Guinness Book of World Records lists Sherlock Holmes as the “most portrayed literary human character in film and TV”.

Breathtaking views, stunning architecture, and lazy summer afternoons punting on the River Cam. Cambridge is a beautiful city full of

Known throughout the world for their beauty, the quintessential English village is a magical escape for urban city-dwellers. Quaint cottages

Calke Abbey is an 18th-century country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, in the care of the charitable National Trust. The

Steeped in history and legend, Winchester is a reminder of Britain’s mythical past. Soak up the gothic splendor of Winchester Cathedral,

One of the most famous university cities in the world, Oxford is steeped in history, with beautiful honey-coloured college buildings dotted