Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

Britain

EDITOR’S LETTER

YOUR LETTERS • Write to us with your thoughts on the magazine and memories of Britain

THE BULLETIN • News from the Palace, marking American independence, and a Yorkshire landmark

Far from the madding crowd • Following in the footsteps of Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen and Mary Anning, discover the Jurassic Coast’s fossil-rich beaches, dramatic scenery and timeless Dorset charm

You shall go to the ball • With a new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility on the horizon, we take a virtual spin round a Georgian ballroom, and find out how modern balls measure up to those in Austen’s day

Mystery on the RAILS • A murder mystery escapade on a vintage train turns our editor into an Agatha Christie-style sleuth for the day

Mrs Dickens • The author of a new book on Catherine Dickens, the forgotten wife of the Victorian novelist, shines a light on her untold story

A STYLISH STAY IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

A STITCH IN TIME • As the British Museum prepares to welcome the Bayeux Tapestry, we explore what’s known to be true about this medieval masterpiece – and what was simply Norman spin

Explore history and heritage 3 ISSUES FOR $12.95

Say cheese • From cheese-rolling contests to tours and tastings, there are plenty of ways to savour a slice of the nation’s food heritage

THREE KINGS, ONE YEAR • 1936 was a dramatic year that saw three different monarchs on the British throne. The writer of a new book explains how events unfolded

Power and the story • Banqueting House has a unique place in British history — and a few tales to tell…

The Ultimate Collector’s Souvenir • From the publishers of BRITAIN magazine, Royals at Home brings Britain’s royal residences and historic palaces to life with colourful in-depth features, lavish images and stunning archive photos, taking readers on a fascinating journey through the history of our Royal Family

TOP HATS • Widely considered to be London’s oldest shop and the world’s oldest hat shop, Lock & Co. celebrates its 350th anniversary this year

All mapped out • A 400-year-old map provides a unique introduction to Oxford and its nearby villages

JEM HOBBS • The award-winning stone carver has worked on many of Britain’s most important buildings, but is most fascinated by the human face

Life in the sloe lane • Our new columnist introduces us to her Hampshire village, where the changing seasons still shape daily life