One of our most treasured landmarks, the Tower of London, represents 1,000 years of history. Almost three million visitors last year testify to the fact this is a universally loved destination – in th

It is almost 200 years since the Zoological Society of London opened its animal collection in Regent’s Park. There was a zoo before that, actually a menagerie, in a very surprising place, the Tower of

BETTANY HUGHES on bringing seven magnificent monuments to life

Studying ancient worlds is now more relevant than ever — and state school children are missing out, says Bettany Hughes

A groundbreaking exhibition in the capital, a tribute to an iconic war photographer and 19th century military masterpieces

There can’t be many shops that have received the distinction of being commemorated by the Royal Mint striking a coin in its honour. Not just any coin, but a £5 model, either in plain gold at £3,965, o