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Month-long celebrations set to unravel tartan’s chequered history

A MONTH-LONG celebrat-ion of all things tartan is to begin in Stirling on Saturday, marking 200 years since a ban on traditional Highland dress was…

The National (Scotland)

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops

The Independent UK

Five dating tips from the Georgian era

If there was one thing the Georgians loved, it was the idea of love itself. The Georgian era, from the coronation of George I in 1714 to the death of George IV in 1830, saw a celebration of love and marriage in popular culture, including in bestselling novels such as…

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12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops

The Independent UK

How all Liverpool's 43 docks got their names

Some are named after royalty, factories and famous battles

Liverpool Echo

Visitors to Howth can walk in the famous footprints of King George IV

This hidden gem is a must-see for Irish history fans

Dublin Live

Doncaster and Milton Keynes among eight towns awarded city status

Stanley in Falkland Islands also becomes city after contest marking Queen’s platinum jubilee year

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Audio Books on British History

If you enjoy audio books and you're interested in history, here is the first in a series of recommended books, based on what I have listened to in the past several years. All of these books are, in my opinion, well-narrated and informative. All are available from Audible.com. Favorites Bonnie…

Reason

What is the lineage of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch alive today, but at age 96, she is also the oldest monarch in history.

ABC News

Japan: Courts & Culture at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace review - a glittering slice of royal life

This show of royal gifts from Japan to successive English monarchs has much to enjoy - but a bigger exhibition is surely overdue

Evening Standard

‘We have to be seen to be believed’: the endurance of the royal tour

For the British monarchy the global jaunt is key to maintaining precious media coverage – even if it is dull, or worse, embarrassing

The Guardian - UK

Platinum jubilee: the British monarchy has been in and out of public favour for 200 years

As Queen Elizabeth II approaches her platinum jubilee, the first British monarch to do so, the royal family is also facing a difficult time. Headlines on the upcoming trial of the Duke of York are competing with plans for the jubilee.

The Conversation

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