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Britain’s Railways: How the Iron Road Transformed a Nation 1825-1900
From Stephenson's Rocket to the great Victorian termini, the railway age transformed how Britons travelled, thought about…
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The Duke of Wellington: Soldier, Politician and the Man Who Beat Napoleon
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's greatest military commander and a controversial political figure who…
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The Duke of Wellington: Soldier, Politician and the Man Who Beat Napoleon
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's greatest military commander and a controversial political figure who…
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The English Civil War: How Britain Executed a King and Invented Parliamentary Democracy
Between 1642 and 1651, England tore itself apart in a conflict that ended with the execution of…
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The English Civil War: How Britain Executed a King and Invented Parliamentary Democracy
Between 1642 and 1651, England tore itself apart in a conflict that ended with the execution of…
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UK Politics: Voting Age 16 Bill Passes Second Reading in House of Commons
Labour's manifesto commitment to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds cleared an important parliamentary hurdle with…
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UK News: Joanna Lumley Leads Campaign to Save the Final London Routemaster
The beloved double-decker faces final retirement as Transport for London proceeds with its full electrification programme
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UK House Building: New Homes Completions Rise 12% as Planning Reforms Take Effect
The latest MHCLG data shows housing completions accelerating as the planning system changes begin to translate into…
