Geographic: Great Britain

Published for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, this book examines the inspirations and individuals behind our statue-studded country to rediscover war-torn Britain in 100 monuments. Historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the British Isles on a quest to uncover a...

In 1923, four short years since the end of the First World War, and after the passing of the Act which gave all men the vote, an inconclusive election result and the prospect of a constitutional crisis opened the door for a radically different sort of government: men from working-class background...

When Rosie first embarked on exploring her sexuality, she didn't know where to start and spent a long time longing for something that didn't feel possible to her. Every woman wants to be able to explore their sexuality, but it can be hard to approach dating in a way that feels authentic when the ...

Stop gazing elsewhere - it's the UK that has the most stunning scenery in the world, and what better way to enjoy it than with your furry four-legged friend? From sunset hikes to breathtaking costal paths, charming countryside to historic city jaunts, discover the best dog-friendly adventures the...

Ever since he was a kid, kicking broken footballs on the streets of East London in the shadow of Canary Wharf's skyscrapers, Gary wanted something better. Something a whole lot bigger. Then he won a competition run by a bank: 'The Trading Game'. The prize: a golden ticket to a new life, as the yo...

In 2019, Jassa Ahluwalia went viral with a comedy video of himself speaking Punjabi, a language he has spoken since childhood by virtue of his mixed British-Indian heritage. In an attempt to articulate his sense of self to viewers confused by his white appearance, he originated the hashtag #BothN...

Jane was planning a golden retirement with her beloved partner Ed, when a shocking cancer diagnosis changed everything. Ed was terminally ill. Jane nursed him at home until the end, on her own, with the UK in lockdown. At first she was overwhelmed, but slowly gathered strength from caring for her...

Journalist and lifelong twitcher Jon Gower explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us. From the symphonic song of the wren to the clack of a puffin's beak and from epic migrations to sunset murmurations, birds are commonplace miracles. No wonder they have inspired our artists, ...

Close to Adam Nicolson's home in Sussex, there is a forgotten field overrun by bracken and thicketed by brambles. It is the haunt of deer and many birds - nightingales, the occasional cuckoo, ravens, robins, owls and in summer the sweet-singing warblers that come north from Africa to breed in Eng...

Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on Earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn't we? Well, as it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. But then, as 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary argues, nations ...

The architecture of Britain is an art gallery all around us. From our streets to squares, through our cities, suburbs and villages, we are surrounded by magnificent buildings of eclectic styles. 'A Short History of British Architecture' is the gripping and untold story of why Britain looks the wa...

The Viking Great Army that landed in East Anglia in late 865 had a lasting impact on English society, culture, politics, and economy. This book uses new archaeological evidence to explore how the people in this army lived during its 15 year long occupation of England.

At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton's journey from remote-controlled car hobbyist to seven-time world champion, knight of the realm, and global superstar is the stuff of sporting legend....

In 1811, a twelve-year-old girl uncovered some strange-looking bones in Britain's southern shoreline - and so sparked a crisis that would engulf science and religion for the next six decades. By its end, the literal reading of the Bible had been overturned, science had been liberated from religio...

You will have heard of Thor, Medusa and Hercules. But what about the myths of the British isles? The Trojan heroes who wrestled giants. The Syrian sisters who found safety. The dragons who slept in hollow hills. And the kings who talked to the dead. In this vivid and beautifully illustrated mytho...

When William the Conqueror died in 1087 he left the throne of England to William Rufus - his second son. The result was an immediate war as Rufus's elder brother Robert fought to gain the crown he saw as rightfully his; this conflict marked the start of 400 years of bloody disputes as the English...

For the first time, the Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, are speaking out about their experiences of modern British politics, and the fight for Northern voices to be heard. 'Head North' offers a new vision for Britain which centres a Nor...

Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its history, the world's most famous university has admitted female students. Giddy with dreams of equality, education and emancipation, four young women move into neighbouring rooms on Corridor Eight. They have come here from all walks of life, and they are th...

The king has been appointed by god to marry six queens. Those six queens are all that stand between the kingdom of Elben and ruin. Or so we have been told. Each queen vies for attention. Clever, ambitious Boleyn is determined to be Henry's favourite. And if she must incite a war to win Henry over...

Alice Litman died by suicide in May 2022, aged just twenty years old, having already waited almost three years for her first appointment at an NHS gender-identity clinic. In beautiful prose, Caroline Litman captures the realities of an often-messy journey navigating both her daughter's transition...