Britain

Edward Pearce compares the careers of two giants of Fleet Street, A.G. Gardiner and J.L. Garvin.

Eric Evans not only updates us on the latest research on Chartism but recommends how to avoid examination pitfalls.

Ronald Kowalski and Dilwyn Porter place a famous series of football matches into the context of sports history, politics and international relations.

Penelope Corfield explores the interdependent relationship between crown and capital from the 17th century onwards that the monarchy ignored at its peril.

Ted Cowan visits the new Museum of Scotland and considers its implications for the nation’s view of itself.

Richard Cavendish recreates the scene of the famous Victorian Tory leader's accession, on February 22nd 1849.

In examining British politics from 1940 to 1945, Kevin Jefferys explains why the man who was widely perceived as winning the war lost the 1945 election.

Ian Bradley reflects on the origins and development of Christmas carols.

Alex Werner previews a new exhibition on skeletons at the Museum of London.

Isaac Watts died on November 25th, 1748, aged 74, in Stoke Newington, Hackney.