Britain

A Dictionary of the English Language was first published on 15 April 1755.

Jack Lohman, Director of the Museum of London, explains the significance of two Victorian paintings and why the Museum is delighted to have been able to acquire them.

Graham Goodlad surveys the career of one of the most controversial figures in late Victorian and Edwardian politics.

Robert Pearce argues that we should get better acquainted with the 'unknown prime minister'.

Anne Kershen looks at the background to a significant benchmark in British anti-immigration legislation.

Phil Reed, Director of the new Churchill Museum, gives a personal insight into the development of the new museum housed in the Cabinet War Rooms, which opens to the public this month.

Robert Carr traces developments in British policy between 1917 and 1956.

Robert Pearce seeks to provoke thought on the origins of a momentous election result.

Retha Warnicke pays tribute to one of the first historical advisors to History Review.

Howard Amos interrogates a key text on colonialism and assesses its influence.