We’re often slightly exhausted by the time we reach New Year’s Day, certainly most of us...
It’s December and many of us will be rushing about looking for gifts for friends and...
With a rather different sort of festive season upon us, curator Brett Dolman reflects on James...
One of the most popular enquires the gardeners get during winter concerns strange lumps of weed...
All of the curatorial team at Historic Royal Palaces wish all of our readers a very...
As it’s very nearly Christmas, we’re taking a look back at Christmases past. Hidden in the...
A Tudor Christmas During the reign of Elizabeth I, Christmas celebrations could begin at Allhallowtide (1 November) and...
In 1737, the royal family moved out of Hampton Court, preferring to live at other royal...
In many ways, Christmas as we know it was designed by the Victorians. Although the day...
A Georgian Christmas was a spectacular affair. Spending time with family, playing games, giving gifts and...