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The world’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday in her Scottish home in Balmoral. Living till the age of 96, the Queen reigned for 70 years and therefore influenced generations of people from around the world. Ruling for longer than any other monarch in British history, the Queen recently celebrated her Platinum […]
While every day is significant when exploring history, August 31 in particular was rather eventful. Over the many centuries, remarkable events unfolded on this date that changed the course of history. To commemorate and celebrate this day, let’s explore some of the most notable events that took place on this date. King Henry VI Becoming […]
Deep in the South of England lies an area of vast beauty. The Cotswold – which is always at the top of the most beautiful places to visit in England – has long been a popular choice for those looking to experience another side of the country. Recorded as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty […]
Translated and annotated by Yahya Birt, Riordan Macnamara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoğlu, Islam in Victorian Liverpool is an eyewitness account and travelogue by Yusuf Samih Asmay about Britain’s first mosque in Liverpool and its community of Muslims. Known to the world as an Ottoman intellectual, Asmay brings to life Abdullah Quilliam’s (1856-1932) life and character […]
History is replete with examples of bad leadership. From Qin She Huang, Timur and Mehmet Talat Paşa to Lenin, Hitler and Mussolini, they all created havoc and wrecked civilisations. General Idi Amin was just another example who was principally to blame for the exodus of Ugandan Asians. Overthrowing an elected government, General Idi Amin forcefully […]
Today (1st August) marks the date of Yorkshire Day which has been celebrated for almost 50 years. Founded with love for the historic county, Yorkshire Day is all about featuring Yorkshire’s splendid villages, towns and cities. Regarded by many to be the most beautiful county in the UK, Yorkshire really is another world! What Happens […]
