In 1792 the poet William Cowper left his little corner of Buckinghamshire for the first time in 27 years, with only the airiest idea of his destination. “The other side of London,” he thought, “nobody ...

In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about English Counties. Explaining the difference between Historical, Local Government, and Ceremonial Counties. Then going into the name origin and meaning ...

One woman who has explored every English county has disclosed which she considers the finest. England encompasses 48 counties, each differing in scale and natural terrain. Whilst many regard England's ...

Once an international laughingstock, English wine now goes from strength to strength, thanks largely to climate change. Rising temperatures, especially in the south, have hugely improved the quantity ...