Regional

The original settlement of Cambridge was founded on the banks of the River Granta (later Cam) and the river is still an integral part of the city. The first college of the University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and its history is intertwined with...

Four thousand years before the birth of Christ, ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization. Powerful pharaohs built great cities on the fertile banks of the Nile, and employed thousands of labourers to create lavish tombs and temples such as...

Scotland is a beautiful country and it can often look more stunning from the air, from that special bird’s-eye view. With today’s technology, drones have opened up the world, showing us new and unique perspectives on the landscape. In this book acclaimed...

Rare photographs that capture the beauty of a unique ecological treasureAn immersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragile ecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographs with insightful...

Chiswick grew from a village on a bend of the River Thames to a fashionable retreat from London in the 18th century, then a suburb of London in the 19th century. The Palladian villa Chiswick House, with its landscaped gardens, was created by Lord...

For more than 500 years the civic authorities of Edinburgh have awarded the Freedom of the City to prominent and influential individuals with a connection to Edinburgh or who have deserved recognition from the city, granting them an honorary Burgess...

The Lancashire town of Burnley was once the cotton-weaving capital of the world. The Straight Mile that carries the Leeds and Liverpool Canal sixty feet above the town is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the British waterways system. The area...