Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

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Britain

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THE BULLETIN • Elizabethan tapestries, a special edition of Shakespeare’s plays, and a record-breaking royal auction

UP HILL & DOWN DALE • We take a tour with a local expert to discover the highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, from sleepy villages to historic castles, in one day

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WINTER wonderlands • Britain’s cold winters were a time of hardship in ages past, but our resourceful forebears found ways to make the best of the icy conditions

CAPITAL MUSEUMS • There are over 200 museums in London. Plan a visit to one of the lesser-known gems on these pages for a fresh perspective on the city’s fascinating history

BRITAIN’S SWEET HISTORY UNWRAPPED • Founded by kind-hearted Victorians, and the inspiration for one of Roald Dahl’s most famous books, how did Cadbury’s become Britain’s best-loved chocolate brand?

A HOUSE THROUGH TIME • Wentworth Woodhouse was once one of the finest houses in the land, visited by royalty – until a fateful decision changed everything

FEMALE OF THE SPECIES • We take a trip to ‘She Town’ to discover how Dundee got its curious nickname

WHERE THERE’S A SKILL • From blacksmiths to basket weavers, a host of heritage trades are in decline. But a new initiative from the National Trust is giving crafts of the past a sustainable future

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S DEVON • As a new book reveals, the legendary crime writer spent much of her time in the beautiful county of Devon, and the locations that shaped her life and work can still be visited today

LIVERPOOL • With its regenerated waterfront and its Beatles connections, the city on the Mersey is as colourful and vibrant as ever

A day with… ALEX & OLI OF THE CROOKED HOUSE • We meet the two ‘Crooked Men’ who live in the 600-year-old Crooked House in Lavenham, Suffolk and host tours and experiences in their medieval home

A BOLTHOLE FOR BOBBIES • In our series celebrating small wonders of Britain, we visit a historical gem in London’s Trafalgar Square