Towards the end of May 1940 during the Second World War, the British Expeditionary Force along with Allied troops, had been forced by the German army to make a fighting retreat to the coast of northern France.Read more read more
With its miles of unspoilt coastline and swathes of remote undulating countryside, Northumberland is one of the most beautiful and peaceful counties in England.Read more read more
Explore the story of England’s domestic textile industry, the buildings that housed them and the people who worked within them. Read more read more
Isolation and social distancing have shaped our past in many different ways. Here are ten places with fascinating stories.Read more read more
As England’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool has a long history of entertaining its customers for over 200 years. Here are eight things you need to know about the history of the town.Read more read more