This Britain
'Cathedral of Middlesex' saved from ruin
English Heritage is stepping in to prevent the dereliction of the medieval Harmondsworth Great Barn lauded by Sir John Betjeman
Inside This Britain
Pack up your bargains in your old kitbag
Sunday, 29 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: Shoppers queue from 2am as Angels sells off uniforms that fought wars on stage and screen.
Minor British Institutions: Sammy the Shrimp
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Of all the absurd mascots that populate English soccer, perhaps the strangest is the Southend United character, Sammy the Shrimp.
Dog unhurt after 80ft mineshaft plunge
Friday, 27 November 2009
A cocker spaniel named Nell fell 80ft down a mineshaft and escaped unscathed, the RSPCA said today.
Can a Muslim say happy Christmas to his friends?
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Jerome Taylor: Debate between forces of Islamic intolerance and scholars touring UK with message of moderation.
RAF's wartime photos go online in new archive
Monday, 23 November 2009
Dramatic pictures illustrate Allied assault on D-Day and bombing raids over Germany
Postcard art: Having a cool time. Wish you were here
Sunday, 22 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: At the annual lucky dip for postcards by famous and emerging artists, the sharp-eyed and patient scoop up bargain masterpieces.
Minor British Institutions: Fisherman's Friends
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Almost a century and a half ago, a Fleetwood pharmacist named James Lofthouse developed a menthol and eucalyptus liquid for fishermen to take with them on their excursions into the cruelly cold waters of the North Atlantic.
More storms ahead to batter Britain
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
More stormy weather will batter Britain later this week, forecasters predict. By Thursday more downpours are expected to add to already high river levels, particularly in Wales, the south west, north west and west Midlands.
Exhibition: Extraordinary faiths and traditions practised across Britain
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Beautiful photographs by journalist Jeremy Hunter are to be exhibited in London today in celebration of religious diversity.
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