Britain

‘In the moment it was great to be British’: The uncynical positivity of a British citizenship ceremony
Steven Mackenzie

‘In the moment it was great to be British’: The uncynical positivity of a British citizenship ceremony

Paddington’s journey to citizenship was a long one, but simpler than most

Slavery reparations: A rose-tinted view of empire stops us seeing what we really owe the Caribbean
Eleanor Shearer

Slavery reparations: A rose-tinted view of empire stops us seeing what we really owe the Caribbean

Writer Eleanor Shearer argues that the UK government doesn’t understand why Commonwealth leaders are asking for slavery reparations

Vicky McClure: ‘Everybody’s lives are important. No matter where you come from’
TV

Vicky McClure: ‘Everybody’s lives are important. No matter where you come from’

For 20 years, Who Do You Think You Are? has told surprising and inspiring stories of migration, struggle, survival and hope. As the genealogy series returns, actor Vicky McClure says this has changed the way we look at ourselves and our country

Remembering when motorway service stations were a destination in themselves
Transport

Remembering when motorway service stations were a destination in themselves

Sea, a paddle and an ice cream on the prom: Celebrating the golden age of the great British seaside
British summer

Sea, a paddle and an ice cream on the prom: Celebrating the golden age of the great British seaside

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7 ways to make the most of your summer now the ‘greyest election of our lifetime’ is over
Summer

7 ways to make the most of your summer now the ‘greyest election of our lifetime’ is over

Top 5 books on Black British history, chosen by children’s author Atinuke
Books

Top 5 books on Black British history, chosen by children’s author Atinuke

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?
Paul McNamee

If Rishi Sunak is so keen on our national identity, why is this British icon up for sale?

Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here’s why
Angus Hanton

Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here’s why

Life in the UK test: How many of us would pass the British citizenship test?
Steven MacKenzie

Life in the UK test: How many of us would pass the British citizenship test?

Postwar Britain was a place of renewal, opportunity and optimism for working-class people. What happened?
John Bird

Postwar Britain was a place of renewal, opportunity and optimism for working-class people. What happened?

Top 5 books on Restoration Britain, chosen by Jack Jewers
British history

Top 5 books on Restoration Britain, chosen by Jack Jewers

The Connor Brothers: ‘It’s time to put away the bunting and get a new flag’
Art

The Connor Brothers: ‘It’s time to put away the bunting and get a new flag’