Category : Heritage History


2,300+ Sign Petition to Save Historic North London Pub

More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.

London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored

Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!

Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved

Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.

Patricia Crowther, Wicca Elder, Dies Aged 97

Patricia Crowther, a key figure in establishing modern Wicca, has died at 97. Her Sheffield coven initiated thousands, shaping the global pagan religion known as the Craft.

Anne Summers' 50-Year Feminist Legacy

Feminist author Anne Summers reflects on 50 years since her groundbreaking book 'Damned Whores and God's Police' changed Australian society and women's rights.

Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary

London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!

David Olusoga's Empire & TV Highlights Tonight

Historian David Olusoga investigates the British Empire's slavery legacy in BBC Two's Empire. Plus, Children in Need 2025, Unreported World, and film picks including Mickey 17.

21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling

Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?

Hitler's DNA shows genetic disorder and health risks

New DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler reveals he likely had Kallman Syndrome and genetic predispositions to autism and schizophrenia. Discover the findings that add a new layer to understanding history.

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

Tourists paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war

Italian prosecutors investigate claims wealthy Western tourists paid to act as 'weekend snipers' during Sarajevo siege. Survivor recalls childhood terror as new evidence emerges.

Unveiling the Real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday

Discover the true story behind the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and gambler Doc Holliday. A new book separates Wild West fact from fiction, exploring their unlikely friendship.

Londoners mourn the loss of internet cafes

Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.

Saving Mauritania's ancient desert libraries from sands

The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.

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