Lindsay Bridge describes himself as “an Australian whose traveled widely. Fully retired since 1999, Lindsay has posted many of his photographs to his Flickr page. In this gallery of Kodachrome images, we go back to Great Britain in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Lindsay was on holiday, travelling throughout the country – often … Continue reading "Great Britain by Bus in Glorious Kodachrome (1969-1971)"
The images were taken by Clifton R. Adams, who was sent to England by National Geographic magazine to photograph life in the country.
So, I've spent the past couple days letting a group dedicated to ancient Britain pick apart a map I've been making of 6th century Britain. Now i thought I'd show it to YOU guys... along with where I'm selecting for Arthur's 12 battles (to include Camlann). The large Crossed Swords icon represents his 2nd - 5th battles, sinces they were all at the same general location.
This edited article about Monmouth’s Rebellion originally appeared in Look and Learn issue number 647 published on 8 June 1974. Deserted by the Duke of Monmouth and lacking ammunition for their muskets, the peasants fought valiantly but were easily cut down by the king’s disciplined army at Sedgemoor. Picture by Andrew Howat It took five […]
A model of Boudicca and the hated Roman rapists.
Bambridge on Trial for Murder by a Committee of the House of Commons.
Gunpowder Plot 1627 Hollstein BM
Putting the folk back into folklore since 2015!
It had a slow start but now the summer is making one last effort with the warmest spell in September for seven years - but it will end today.
The years after the Civil War and the Restoration of Charles II marked the end of the medieval and the beginning of the modern age. These were exciting times...
Autumn tranquility on Cannock Chase
The dark silhouette of the trees cut a stark and striking image - but this is not the Tanzanian or Kenyan savannah - it is County Durham.
Palladian bridge at Stowe House, England. by B Waddington
He returned to London to play his part in the celebrated Opening Ceremony, but Mike Oldfield, pictured in the Bahamas where he lives with his family, said he doubts he will live in Britain again.
They are the airmen whose extraordinary bravery saved Britain from Nazi invasion. Seventy years on, the heroes are a dwindling band.
In every county in England—– and most of Wales — the trees have become infested with an invasive moth which arrived from northern Greece just nine years ago.
More than 90 per cent of British medal winners will be among 750 athletes carried on 21 floats in celebration of what has been termed Our Greatest Team.
Soane Britain founder Lulu Lytle has spent a lifetime searching out rare and beautiful textiles that serve as inspiration for her own glorious creations
Glorious Great Britain was hotter than Barcelona yesterday as swathes of the country basked in dazzling sunshine. And today could be the hottest day of the year so far.
Here in Britain we have a long and glorious tradition of camping out, so we've rounded up the best campsites in the UK for a summer staycation.
