British Inspired Art Prints

A map of Durham published in Picturesque Views of the Antiquities of England & Wales, 1786. The entire centre of Durham is designated a conserv...

A detailed 1851 map of Scotland, featuring an inset of the Shetland Islands, showcases illustrations of local landmarks and daily life. Scotland's ...

Engraved by J.Roper based on a plan by G.Cole, this copperplate printed mat was published in The Beauties of England & Wales in 1806. Numbered ...

The tennis courts in Wimbledon are sown with perennial ryegrass, and is in fact, the only Grand Slam event in the world that is played on grass.

Two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, was the norm in the early 19th C. The 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of “having that sink...

We take knowledge of the visible world through sight, but that which is visible, is only a small speck in the grand creation of the universe. In fa...

The cathedral's library is home to the Cathedral Library which houses a collection of over 21,000 books and manuscripts dating from 1690. The Objec...

Fear is something that is felt at stages in life, but we find a way to overcome these moments through faith. The inner strength brings sheds light ...

To see the light, key things that help: Meditate, sing, surround yourself with positive people, help others, accept that nothing is perfect, try to...

First ever commercial Christmas card was produced in London featured a family drinking wine. That same card printed in 1843, was sold in 2014 for a...

After a few weeks from birth, a baby is able to visually distinguish between his or her mother and other adults. Constant sounds and sights are soo...

Typically, baby boys weigh more than baby girls. The average weight of a new-born boy is 7lbs. 10 oz. while in comparison, a new-born girl weighs o...

The shortest distance between tube stations in London, is 0.16 miles between Leicester Square and Covent Garden station, which also happens to be t...

The face of the Great Clock was installed in the tower in April 1859 which initially malfunctioned as the cast-iron minute hands were too heavy. On...

The Gallery was established in 1824 as a response to the increase of art purchases by the British government. Based first at the former townhouse o...

The current church was built on the foundation stone laid in 1722 and took nearly four years to complete. King George I, was said to be so pleased ...

In the 18th century, American and British accents had not yet diverged. Unknown to many, the American accent has changed only subtly, and it is the...

The expression "god's gift to humanity" is used for someone that is considered to be extremely attractive and irresistible, but also considered to ...

The entire written works of humankind, of every known language, from the dawn of recorded history, would take up around 50 petabytes of data. Faceb...

A "top lad" is one who excels in all areas of being a lad, whose antics must be effortless, never forced, and come naturally, never faked. The priv...

London Calling is a famous song by the British band The Clash which alluded to the BBC World Service's station identification used during the Secon...

“Art Deco” comes from the French phrase “Art Decoratif” - a style first showcased in 1900 at the Universal Exposition in Paris. From the 1920s, the...

France and England were the first to have double decker buses dating as far back as the 1820’s when they were horse drawn.

1919 saw the first street parties organised by residents on a mass basis, as part of the Peace Treaty celebrations. This uniquely British tradition...

London was the first city to reach a population of more than one million in 1811. It is still the world’s largest financial centre.

The tradition of lighting the store began with its Christmas lights in 1959 when 1,100 bulbs were used for the decorations. Harrods is lit up at ni...

One of the most well-known features of the cathedral is the Whispering Gallery, which is 259 steps up the magnificent dome and 30 metres from the c...

In the early years, the Union Jack was usually restricted to use at sea, which most likely is the origin of its name, since it was flown from the ...

In the early years, the Union Jack was usually restricted to use at sea, which most likely is the origin of its name, since it was flown from the ...