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.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Britain

YOUR LETTERS • Write to us with your thoughts on the magazine and memories of Britain

THE BULLETIN • News from the Tower of London, the King’s green scheme, and a letter from Jane Austen

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BOOKS

On the Smugglers’ trail • Steeped in smuggling lore, Cornwall’s hidden coves and tucked-away villages made ideal hideouts for the thriving trade. Visit these historic havens and take a trip back in time

A LUXURY STAY IN BEAUTIFUL CORNWALL

WHAT’S IN A NAME? • London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples

A STEAMY Romance • As the iconic Flying Scotsman celebrates its centenary, we travel back in time to the golden age of steam

LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN • Brits are known for being 'good sports' – typically when valiantly losing – and many games that are now enjoyed the world over have a British imprint. Get set for a sprint through sporting history

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A house through Time • Robert Sackville-West is the 13th generation of his family to live at Knole in Kent, the famous ‘calendar house’ with 365 rooms, 52 staircases and seven courtyards. In this extract from his new book, he takes us on a personal tour

Scottish escapes • Whether you want to retreat to a cosy inn or play golf on a country estate, here’s our pick of the best places to stay in Scotland

CALM DOWNS • West Sussex’s rolling hills, dotted with castles, gardens and stately homes, soothe the soul

ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS • This pretty Georgian spa town in the Kent countryside has the royal seal of approval

BRISTOL • Bristol is marking its 650th anniversary of becoming a city and a county this year. There’s no better time to visit this historic waterside city

A day with… CLEMENTINE DE LA POER BERESFORD • We meet the curator of Goodwood House in West Sussex, seat of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years

THE GREAT BRITISH QUIZ • How well do you know London’s landmarks and history? Take our quiz to find out