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Cornwall's tin mines can be traced back to around 2000 BC, although they didn't become a major commercial industry until the 16th century. Peaking in the 1870s, tin mining enjoyed a boom period, but this declined quickly due to competition...

February is traditionally the month when winter begins the gradual transition into spring. As the garden birds who have weathered the winter months are on the move, in their never-ending hunt for food, they will also begin their courtship displays...

A fairly mild January lulled people across the UK into a false sense of security: just when we thought spring was in the air, Storm Ciara blasted the country on 8th February! With gusts of wind up to 97mph, torrential...

Britain has seen some harsh weather in February, with the River Thames freezing over several times since records began in 1659. However, in the 21st century, temperatures haven’t dipped as low. The Met Office is predicting a warmer than average...

Shakespeare's romantic poem, Sonnet 97, is as relevant today as it was when it was first written more than 400 years ago. The Bard takes a poignant look at winter, using it to symbolise the passing of time and his...

The author Elwyn Brooks White's lifelong love of animals prompted him to write Charlotte's Web - one of the most famous and best-loved children's books of all time. Using the pen name EB White, he was a remarkably private man...

January is a great time to go outdoors and get active - and there are plenty of fun ways you can work off those festive calories! Rather than curling up in the house with a bad case of the January...

Gene Kelly was amazingly talented. His athletic style changed public perception of male dancers and transformed the whole musical movie genre. By incorporating his classical ballet training into his unique technique, this enabled him to tell a story in visual...