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The history of fish and chips: a timeline
The origins of fish and chips is not entirely clear. Fried fish was first introduced and sold by East End Jews, while chips first took off in Lancashire and Yorkshire. But we may never know who was the first to bring the magical combination together.
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The Great Plague in numbers
In 1666 the Great Plague tore through London, wiping out nearly a quarter of its population. See how it spread, who was blamed and how many died in our infographic - packed with surprising facts and figures.
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The Great Plague
Bubonic plague terrorised Europe for centuries. In 1665 a devastating epidemic struck this country killing thousands of people.
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The Great Fire in numbers
Everything you need to know about the Great Fire of London in one stunning infographic, packed with surprising facts and startling figures...
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The first naval Victoria Cross
The first naval Victoria Cross was awarded to Charles Lucas while serving as a Mate on HMS Hecla in 1854 during the Crimean War.
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The Elizabethan court
When Elizabeth I became queen her first challenge was to build a loyal staff of independent thinkers to help her govern.
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The captain's role on a sinking ship
Every maritime nation can tell of captains who stayed with their ships until the last moment, and sometimes beyond.
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Telescopes
With a telescope we can see billons of miles and travel effortlessly back billions of years in time.
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Steam power
The introduction of steam power in the 19th century revolutionised the shipping industry and made Britain a world-leader in shipbuilding.
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Spanish warships
The San José and the Santissima Trinidad were 18th century Spanish warships. Both ships were involved in sea battles involving Nelson.