Once a predominantly rural area, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was officially created in 1965 and over time has evolved into one of London’s most diverse and historic neighbourhoods. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the borough saw huge development in infrastructure as farmland was transformed into a thriving urban landscape. In the twentieth century, waves of immigration have made the borough (London’s smallest) one of the most diverse. Here are six places in Kensington and Chelsea thatRead more

Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide. As well as their obvious educational importance, they play a substantial role culturally and historically. Read more

On 3 September 1939 Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declared war on Nazi Germany.Read more

Denys Lasdun was born in 1914 and became one of Britain’s most important architects of Post-War era.Read more

Summer is coming to an end, but while seaside holidays in Britain may soon be over, there are still lots of opportunities for holiday fun. Read more