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Eid-al-Adha is celebrated due to Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael, when God ordered him to do this. However, just as Ibrahim was about to kill Ishmael, God put a sheep in his place. Some people dispute that the son of sacrifice was Isaac (Isḥāq). Regardless, these events are remembered and celebrated at […]
On Wednesday 31 May, the UK Parliament will take part in the first ever London History Day with a series of events on the theme ‘1,000 years of history…where history is still being written’. Visitors will have the chance to attend a free talk about the Elizabeth Tower by one of the clockmakers. Families visiting […]
This year is a big one for Liverpool in north-west England – the birthplace of the Beatles, and a city where music, sports and culture fans will feel right at home. Liverpool FC, one of the city’s two Premier League football teams, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2017, while the Beatles’ iconic album Sgt Pepper’s […]
Malta packs a big historical punch. There are many very good reasons to visit Malta – it has a great climate, beautiful architecture, good value accommodation, a low crime rate, accessible countryside, widely spoken English, many restaurants, friendly people, an ancient heritage, a lively nightclub scene and driving on the left. This rocky Mediterranean island […]
With vast expanses of moorland, forests, historic houses, pretty towns and a stunning coastline with golden beaches, Northumberland is a wonderful county to explore. Alnwick is undoubtedly one of the most popular sites. A small country town, dominated by a fairytale castle. Many local people still remember going to school with Harry Potter for this […]
Here are some of our favourite horticultural havens to visit in 2017. From the privy gardens of the Tudors to the practical physic gardens of the Victorians, English gardens are another great way to learn about our nation’s rich history. Sissinghurst Gardens At Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent you can see the fruits of labour […]
