His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
Category: England
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Kim Woodburn, British TV’s No-Nonsense ‘Queen of Clean,’ Dies at 83
She was a blunt and bossy domestic dominatrix on the series “How Clean Is Your House?” honing a persona as the rudest woman on reality television.
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’28 Years Later’: A Zombie Apocalypse Infected by Brexit, the Manosphere and Trump
“28 Years Later” leaps forward through time — into a world that has changed in worrisome parallel to ours.
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New Trade Deal Could Boost UK Food Exports to EU, Including Shellfish
Brexit had complicated many of Britain’s food exports to Europe. A new trade deal between the U.K. and the E.U. could make them easier, including for shellfish farmers.
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One Way to Sell Beer in Britain? Buy Into a Soccer Team.
An American microbrewery has made inroads in English pubs with a novel marketing strategy.
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Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court
The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.
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Titanic Survivor’s Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000
Col. Archibald Gracie wrote the letter while traveling on the Titanic days before the ship sank and plunged him into the icy North Atlantic.
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A Soccer Field Can Be Sacred
For millions of people, it represents familiarity, comfort and belonging.
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Rewiring Britain for an Era of Clean Energy
National Grid, which owns the high-voltage electricity grid in England and Wales, is rebuilding it in a government-backed drive to attract investment and tackle climate change.
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In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains
From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.
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Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
This quintessentially British lodging option offers room and board; the chance to hang out with regulars over pints of beer; and, if you’re lucky, an in-house ghost.
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Phyllis Dalton, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for Historical Epics, Dies at 99
A look back at some of her most celebrated works, including “Doctor Zhivago,” “The Princess Bride” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”