The Story of the US Army Air Forces in Britain During the Second World War
By 1944, over half a million United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) servicemen were stationed in Britain.
By 1944, over half a million United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) servicemen were stationed in Britain.
The first electrical communication system was introduced in England in the 1830s.
Not long after the end of the Second World War, a small and secretive cabinet committee took the decision that Britain should develop an atomic bomb.
Pre-fabricated churches, often called ‘iron churches’, ‘iron chapels’ or ‘tin tabernacles’, were developed in the mid-19th century.
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion has been supporting the Armed Forces ever since.
A new National Fire Service was inaugurated on 18 August 1941, which consolidated and unified the service across Britain.
The British Spitfire – the iconic, high performance aircraft, celebrated for its maneuverability, speed and fire power – helped the RAF turn the tide of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
Amy Johnson became a living legend after becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Here we look at her extraordinary story.