Modern British History
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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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By: Jim Osborn
In 1939 England declared war on Germany, but the first eight months of World War II were marred with conservative politics, then Winston Churchill took office! more...
Pearly Kings and Queens of London
By: Barbara Bothwell
The Pearly Suit and pearl-covered hats are an easily recognizable symbol of London, England more...
Glen House,Peeblesshire, Scotland
Part of the film 'Hallam Foe' was shot at Glen House, Peeblesshire, one of Scotland's historic homes more...
Dublin, Ireland's English Heritage
By: Marc McLoughlin
Dublin, now the capital of an independent and thriving Irish state, owes its existence and character to that same state's long-time enemy, the English. more...
A brief summary of how David Steel's Private Members' Bill on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy was influenced by Sir Dugald Baird. more...
A brief history of the Christmas card, from its Roman origins to the first Christmas card produced in Victorian England more...
Swinging London's Summer of Love
As with San Francisco, Swinging London also experienced a 'Summer of Love' in 1967. The musical and social revolution changed Britain forever. more...
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