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.

Britain

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THE BULLETIN • Tea with history, Cornish legends, and the real face of Anne Boleyn

Victoria’s island • The Isle of Wight was Queen Victoria’s beloved retreat. 125 years after her death, we revisit this sunny island off England’s south coast, and find its spirit surprisingly little changed since Victoria’s day

Overshadowed by Austen • Jane Austen is the Regency period’s poster girl, her novels still adored 200 years on. But other leading ladies of the Regency, feted in their time, have since faded into obscurity. We tell the stories of six forgotten women who made their own mark on British history

FIELDS OF GOLD • Shropshire is renowned for its green and pleasant countryside, but every summer in one corner of the county an even more idyllic scene unfolds

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Marilyn in England • Marilyn Monroe spent four memorable months in England in 1956. In her centenary year, we look back at that eventful summer

Royal FAVOURITES • Throughout history, royals have showered their confidants with wealth and prestige. But as the history books show, royal favour can be fleeting

EDINBURGH ESCAPES • From landmark views to whisky bars, these hotels know how to make your Scotland stay special

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LORE OF THE LAND • Britain’s ancient folk customs are still thriving, as the author of a new book discovered while travelling across the nation in search of its enduring traditions

The art of being Churchill • Stephen Howlett is one of Britain’s most sought-after Winston Churchill impersonators, bringing the wartime prime minister’s voice, presence and legacy to life for modern audiences

Raise a glass • Take an indulgent tour of the West Country’s finest vineyards and orchards, home to world-class, award-winning wine and cider

A nation’s heartstrings • Y Delyn Deires, the Welsh triple harp, is recognised as Cymru’s national instrument – yet this astonishing musical tradition, now seeing a resurgence, was so very nearly lost

A day with… JONATHAN COOTE • The actor and film expert leads behind-the-scenes film tours at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, Britain’s most popular film location

Scone Palace • The heir to the Perthshire estate reflects on the blessings and burdens of his historic home