The Story of Pioneering Businesswoman Eleanor Coade

Eleanor Coade successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.




5 Chilling Tales From Churches in England

Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.




Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now

British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.




People and Protest: The Story of the Jarrow March

In October 1936, 200 unemployed men from Jarrow began to march to Parliament.




Knowledge is Power: The Struggle for Education for All

The pioneers of universal education in the 18th century aspired to change an education system that provided for only a tiny section of society.