Maids of Honour – Henry VIII’s True Love?
On June 24, 1509, the young Henry Tudor was crowned King of England, just a…
Category: Food
National Picnic Week
Summer is here which means people the length and breadth of the country are packing…
National Fish and Chip Day 2018
Friday, June 1st marks the day when people across the UK celebrate their favourite traditional…
Great British Beef Week 2018
It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate all things beefy. Thanks to…
British Wine Market Continues to Grow
Over the past few decades, the reputation of British wine has greatly improved. In fact,…
Hot Cross Buns for Easter
As Good Friday draws near, we pay tribute to a seasonal favourite with a long…
The British Gin Revival
If you’ve been in any restaurant or bar in the last few years you’ve probably…
Just Say British Cheese!
With more than 700 varieties of British cheese, a cheese lover has almost two years…
Welsh Cakes – Get The Griddle Out!
What is a Welsh cake? It’s cooked on a griddle so it must be like…
Britain’s Love Affair with the Kipper
I almost missed it. After exploring Whitby Abbey and the fascinating St. Mary’s Church, I…