World’s Oldest Whisky, Sipped By Queen Victoria, To Be Auctioned Discovery of 1830s Scotch whisky in Scottish castle sparks excitement in the industry Zenger · Sep 28, 2023
One of the world’s oldest whiskies unearthed in Scottish castle to be auctioned The Scotch is believed to have been distilled in 1833 and may have been sampled by a young Queen Victoria The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
One of the world’s oldest whiskies up for auction after being found in castle The Scotch is believed to have been distilled in 1833 and may have been sampled by a young Queen Victoria. The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Where do the items in the British Museum come from? The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023
Five bizarre historic leisure activities to try with friends – from gurning to stereoscopy Leisure activities flourished in 19th-century Britain, as legislation was passed limiting the length of the working day and working week, giving people more free time. If you’re struggling to know how to spend your own free time this summer, take a leaf out of the Victorians’ book with these strangely… The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
The fun tradition that marks the end of The Royal Family’s summer stay at Balmoral This year will mark the first family trip to Scotland without the Queen GoodToKnow · Aug 14, 2023
Hot tubs, cycling and cosy cabins: a woodland stay south of Calais Chic boltholes set amid towering pines make a relaxing base for families to explore wild beaches, chateaux and Boulogne’s fishy attractions The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023
17 adorable chicks hatch at London Zoo Five of the chicks are Socorro dove chicks, an extinct in the wild species Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong: release date, secrets, episode guide and everything we know Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong on Channel 5 spills secrets about the royal residence's scandalous history. WhatToWatch · Jul 25, 2023
The Empress review – resonant survival tales of Victorian Britain Tanika Gupta’s historical drama has only got more relevant since 2013, but there’s an awful lot of migration stories to get through in three hours The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
'Balmoral Castle in Edinburgh'? Facts all wrong as US firm sells Scottish fantasy IF you’re trying to sell Scotland as a “playground” to a gaggle of billionaires, it might help to get your facts in order ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023
Star Wars inspired 'assassin' confided in AI girlfriend over crossbow plot to kill Queen The late Queen was at home in Windsor Castle on Christmas Day when Jaswant Singh Chail scaled a wall with a nylon rope ladder and a loaded crossbow. He told police “I’m here to kill the Queen" Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
Modest at the Kiln Theatre review: ribald cabaret energy but not much subtlety This show about Victorian painter Elizabeth Thompson is a jumble of artistic conceits Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023
Miriam Margolyes says Queen Elizabeth rolled her eyes at her when they met in hilariously awkward moment Miriam Margolyes met Queen Elizabeth during an event in Buckingham Palace and the pair shared a rather uncomfortable exchange Woman & Home · Jun 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Five bedrooms, two orangeries and a yoga studio: Inside Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Meghan’s former royal residence Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have vacated the property gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II
GoodToKnow · Jun 26, 2023 Royal baby names - our top 12 favourites in order and why Royal baby name reveals are always highly anticipated. Here are our top 12 of all time, and wait until you find out their meanings!
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023 Late Queen’s favourite page tasked with sorting through her diaries and letters Paul Whybrew is part of team working to decide what will be archived and what will remain confidential.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2023 We tried Victoria sponges from every supermarket and picking the winner was a piece of cake It's the ideal cake for the summer months, but which is the tastiest one for your table?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023 Past senses: English Heritage signs point out historic sites’ sounds and smells Playful takes on cautionary Ministry of Works signs encourage visitors to have a sensory experience
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Looking back on the last time a senior British royal testified in court — in the 19th century When Prince Harry entered the witness box in his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, he became the first senior member of the royal family to testify in court since the late 19th century
Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023 Harry and Meghan 'cruelty' towards Queen made final days painful, close friend says The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been blasted for the 'incredibly hurtful' attacks on the royal family in the final days of the late Queen Elizabeth's reign.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023 Breakfasting with the stars: how the famous got their day going For Marilyn Monroe it was eggs in a glass of milk, for Muhammad Ali it was steak… Rebecca Seal reveals what seven great figures from history had for breakfast - and how you can make it for yourself
Liverpool Echo · Jun 2, 2023 Queen Victoria Cunard ship arrives at Pier Head for special event People gathered to catch the moment on their mobile phones
ABC News · May 31, 2023 The 19th century 'psychonauts' who pioneered experimental drug use for scientific research These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries.
The Conversation · May 31, 2023 Kenya at 60: how the British used street names to show colonial power Place names, along with other urban symbols, were used as a tool of control over space in many African countries during the colonial period. This strategy was epitomised by the British, who applied it in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya from the late 1800s.