History of Britain

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, Inverness (Getty)

Historic places

Guide to Britain’s battlefields: history and best sites to visit

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Brecon Beacons aircraft crash sites

Scapa Flow ship

History of Scapa Flow: what happened, why it was important and where to see the remains

Pumpkin carving is a popular Halloween tradition in the UK today (Getty)

Food and Recipes

History and traditions of Halloween in the UK, plus how to carve a pumpkin and recipes ideas

Bamburgh Castle and reflection in Bamburgh Beach tidal pools, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guide to Britain’s castles: history and best to visit

British Camp, the Malvern Hills

British hillforts guide: history and best places to visit

Hever-Castle

Guide to Britain’s Feudal Era: when were the Middle Ages and best medieval sites to visit

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Guide to the Stuart Period: when did they reign and best places to visit in Britain

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Guide to Neolithic Britain: when was the Neolithic period, history and best sites to visit

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Guide to Britain’s Dark Ages: when they were, historical facts and best sites to visit