Introduction to Explore Britain

No matter where you are in the UK, local history is fascinating - even more so when you get out and discover it for yourself.

This section is designed to help you explore Britain's heritage by following in the footsteps of some of our greatest historical figures.

All ready to go? Then set aside your books, grab your coat and join us in discovering some of the hidden delights the UK has to offer.

This exciting (and often amusing) series of articles has been developed especially for History.UK by Shropshire based historian and writer, Susannah Stapleton.

To start exploring, choose a topic from the list below. We hope you enjoy the ride:

Explore Britain with Gertrude Jekyll

Explore Britain with King Henry VIII

Explore Britain with Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Explore Britain with Elizabeth Fry

Explore Britain with Charles Darwin