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JILLY COOPER

The story behind the authoress

Jilly Cooper is one of Britain's most prolific and successful authoresses. >More

CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON

The background to Dr Who.

Looking into the background of the man who became the ninth actor to play Dr Who when the cult BBC series was successfully regenerated in 2005.>More

HIDDEN HISTORY OF HYDE PARK

Local History by Melanie Backe-Hansen

It is amazing to discover how much history is hiding behind many familiar landmarks and place names in London.>More

THE KNACKATORY AND DON SALTERO'S COFFEE HOUSE

Local History by Melanie Backe-Hansen

Well before the influx of coffee shops like Starbucks to our streets, coffee locals were highly fashionable in 18th-century London society.>More

THE OTHER BOAT RACE

Local History by Melanie Backe-Hansen

Of course, we all know about the famous Oxford and Cambridge boat race that takes place each spring, but do you know about the longest running rowing event, Doggett's Coat and Badge race?>More

CINEMA AND MEMORY

A childhood trip to the local cinema is the first leg in a long voyage into the world. >More

A VILLAGE DISCOVERS ITS HISTORY

Kathleen Burk looks at the recent history weekend organised at Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire. >More