6 Inspirational Women Engineers from History
These pioneering women led the way in making engineering a career choice for all women.
Category: Second World War
The Story of the Dambusters: Operation Chastise, May 1943
From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid.
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.
Radiowaves to Fibre-optics: The Evolution of Wireless Technology
The first electrical communication system was introduced in England in the 1830s.
6 Places That Tell the Story of Operation Hurricane
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.
What is a Tin Tabernacle?
Pre-fabricated churches, often called ‘iron churches’, ‘iron chapels’ or ‘tin tabernacles’, were developed in the mid-19th century.
Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
The Story of the Royal British Legion
Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion has been supporting the Armed Forces ever since.
Bravery Through Time: The Evolution of Modern Britain’s Fire Service
A new National Fire Service was inaugurated on 18 August 1941, which consolidated and unified the service across Britain.