Every corner of the British Isles and Ireland is packed with stories, adventure, history, monuments, invention, magnificent scenery, natural wonders and glorious architecture. What was Britain’s first National Park? And what is the most common adjective in the Oxford English Dictionary? See how much you know, or never knew, about these magical islands by taking […]
Every corner of the British Isles and Ireland is packed with stories, adventure, history, monuments, invention, magnificent scenery, natural wonders and glorious architecture. What was Britain’s first National Park? And what is the most common adjective in the Oxford English Dictionary? See how much you know, or never knew, about these magical islands by taking […]
Every corner of the British Isles and Ireland is packed with stories, adventure, history, monuments, invention, magnificent scenery, natural wonders and glorious architecture. See how much you know, or never knew, about these magical islands by taking on our weekly I Never Knew That Quiz. At the end of each month one knowledgeable person will […]
Find out how streetwise you are by answering 20 fiendish questions about Britain’s streets that are guaranteed to have you scratching your head… you could win one of three copies of Christopher Winn’s fascinating new book GREAT BRITISH STREET NAMES, signed personally for you by the author. In GREAT BRITISH STREET NAMES bestselling author Christopher […]
The newly-released 1921 Census can open untold chapters of your family story. Here’s how to take your family tree back 100 years to when it was taken. After being locked away for a century, the 1921 Census of England and Wales is here, exclusively available online at family history website, Findmypast. Taken on 19 June […]
This Christmas, you can be in with a chance of winning one of three copies of Christopher Winn’s The Book of Christmas, signed personally for you by the author, by playing our Christmas quiz. The Book of Christmas was first published in 2018 and has proved a perennial favourite at Christmas time every year since. […]
The combination of sweet and salty is heavenly in this quick and easy vegetarian recipe. Ingredients Aubergine 1, trimmed Miso Easy Traditional 21g sachet Maple syrup 2 tbsp Sesame oil 1 tbsp Sesame seeds 15-25g (½-1oz) Pistachio nuts 25g (1oz), chopped Chopped fresh mint to serve (optional) Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°fan/Gas 6. Cut aubergine […]
The sweet, tender plums are perfectly accompanied by a swirl of treacly cream. Ingredients: Red plums 12, halved and stoned Stem ginger 2 pieces, finely sliced Muscovado sugar 8 tbsp Orange juice 4 tbsp Dark rum 6 tbsp Double cream 175ml (6fl oz) Greek yogurt 175g (6oz) 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°fan/Gas 4. Arrange plums, […]
Try this delicious twist on traditional bangers and mash, the deep flavours of the mash stand up perfectly to a hearty banger or two. Ingredients: Sweet potato 1, peeled and roughly chopped Pumpkin or butternut squash 500g (1lb 2oz), peeled and roughly chopped Potato 1, peeled and roughly chopped Butter 50g (2oz) Soy sauce 3-4 […]
