Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge hopes to save war hero medals
By Isobel Williams A museum hopes to raise £58k in less than three weeks on behalf of "the nation" - to stop a collection of ...
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3D Guide to Britain's Most Famous Warship - HMS Victory
HMS Victory is one of the most legendary warships in history, serving as the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. But what was life really like aboard this mighty vessel?
‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama
More than 3,000 pages of documents reveal how years of betrayals led to a messy court battle that threatens the future of ...
Why having a spare room is the next battle in the wars between generations
The next battle in the generational culture wars is all about cramped flats versus spare rooms. And it’s all too easy to see ...
From dog groomers & candle shops, to balti houses & locksmiths – is your local shop name one of best puns in Britain?
THE punniest performers from across Britain are gathering today to outwit each other with a tidal wave of terrible gags that ...
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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
The story of the exquisite Roman helmet is still shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the high-status man who served in the Roman ...
The most popular British monarch revealed... and it is NOT King Charles III: Interactive graphic reveals who the public thinks were the nation's best rulers over the centuries
When it comes to the biggest questions about British history, there is perhaps none more frequently asked than who were the best (and worst) monarchs. YouGov asked the public for their opinion.
‘Stop the tax!’ Worried five-year-old pleads with Rachel Reeves to save his farming future
Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster on Monday to protest against Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax raid.
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Museum to raise £58k to buy Battle of Britain medals
A museum in Hawkinge, near Folkestone, has less than three weeks to raise £58,000 to buy six sets of Battle of Britain aircrew medals before the owner sells them to private buyers. Kent Battle of ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain’s currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards.
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One of Britain’s Most Beloved Royal Couples Wed on This Day in 1840
Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert popularized white wedding dresses. Later, her mourning of his passing cemented the ...