Modern British History
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The Sprint Cyclist from the Isle of Man made history by becoming the first British rider to win a fourth stage in one Tour de France. more...
In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II. more...
An artist of rare ability, Angus McBride is best remembered for illustrating over one hundred books for Osprey Publishing, a military history specialist. more...
The Royal Navy vs the Kriegsmarine
When Hitler launched his invasion of Norway in 1940 only the warships of the Royal Navy stood any chance of stopping him. more...
Could 20 Sea Harrier Jump Jets really take on the whole of the Argentinean Air Force, an Air Force armed with French Mirage fighters and Exocet missiles? more...
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Taking the Shetland Bus to Freedom
After Norway was invaded by the forces of Nazi Germany in 1940, a secret operation, the Shetland Bus, defied the perils of the North Sea to aid the Norwegian Resistance more...
The Italian Chapel in the Orkney Islands
The Chapel built by Italian prisoners of war in the Orkney Islands during World War II turned two unlovely huts into a thing of beauty that proved to be a joy for ever more...
By: Diane Evans
A popular attraction in the Tower of London is the collection of Crown Jewels containing the famous Kohinoor Diamond. more...
Aneurin Bevan - Socialist Founder of the NHS
By: Jeffrey Baxter
Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh born and bred politician who played a key role in the creation of the post war Welfare State and the National Health Service in Britain. more...
By: Lynda Osborne
The history of WW2 is littered with stories of terrible atrocities, balanced by stories of incredible courage. The story of Violette Szabo is one such example of heroism more...
By:
Rupert Taylor
Nicholas Winton was invited to visit Prague by a friend in the British Embassy; what he saw prompted him to conjure up a scheme to rescue Jewish children. more...
By: Carolyn M Cash
British naval officer Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender during World War II. He was the last Viceroy of India, and also mentor to Prince Charles. more...
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